Private Sector Housing Manager

A reputable housing provider is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead the delivery of its Private Sector Housing service. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing enforcement, licensing, housing standards and regulatory compliance.

Rate: £400–£450 per day (Inside IR35)

Location:

London (Hybrid Working)

Flexibility:
Hybrid

Contract:

Interim / Full-Time

• Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing team, overseeing enforcement, licensing and housing standards functions.
• Deliver statutory duties under the Housing Act 2004, including HHSRS inspections, licensing schemes and enforcement activity.
• Lead on the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, ensuring the service remains compliant with changing legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex enforcement cases, including Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, prosecutions, landlord banning orders and other regulatory interventions.
• Oversee mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes, supporting the development and expansion of licensing programmes.
• Manage inspection programmes, empty homes initiatives, property standards and tenancy-related investigations.
• Develop and implement service improvements, policies and operational procedures to enhance performance and deliver excellent outcomes for residents.
• Monitor service performance, analyse data and produce reports for senior management, ensuring key performance indicators and statutory obligations are achieved.
• Manage budgets, resources and workforce planning to deliver an efficient, value-for-money service.
• Build effective partnerships with Legal Services, Planning, Building Control, Fire Service, Police and other key stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to senior leaders, elected members and operational teams on all aspects of private sector housing legislation and enforcement.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

• Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing, Housing Standards or Environmental Health services within a local authority or similar housing organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and private sector housing legislation.
• Strong understanding of the Renters' Rights Act 2025, licensing regimes and regulatory enforcement.
• Experience leading complex investigations, enforcement action and legal case preparation.
• Proven experience managing teams, budgets, service performance and organisational change.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using performance data to drive service improvement.

• Private Sector Housing Enforcement
• Housing Act 2004 & HHSRS
• Mandatory, Additional & Selective Licensing
• Renters' Rights Act 2025
• Civil Financial Penalties & Rent Repayment Orders
• Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Local Authority or Housing Sector experience