Enforcement Lead

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Housing Enforcement Lead on behalf of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (2 days working from home per week), and £50 per hour umbrella, with a contract length of 6 months.

• Supporting the Housing & Vulnerability Business Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the Housing & Vulnerability team
• Providing functional leadership across Private Sector Housing, Renters' Rights Enforcement and Housing Strategy services
• Leading on key work streams including HHSRS, HMO Licensing, Fire Safety in High-Rise Dwellings, Asylum Accommodation and Public Health in Housing
• Managing and resolving complex housing enforcement, regulatory and compliance cases
• Supporting the delivery of homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, supported accommodation and affordable housing initiatives
• Developing and mentoring officers through training, coaching and knowledge sharing to ensure high standards of service delivery
• Monitoring performance, supporting continuous service improvement and helping to drive transformational change across the service
• Managing complaints, appeals and case escalations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, witness statements, enforcement documentation and committee reports where required
• Supporting funding bids, externally funded projects and partnership working to improve housing outcomes across the borough

• Significant experience within Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Housing Standards
• Strong working knowledge of HHSRS, HMO Licensing, housing enforcement powers and relevant housing legislation
• Experience implementing and enforcing landlord and tenant regulatory requirements, including Renters' Rights legislation
• Managing, supervising or leading housing, environmental health or regulatory services teams
• Investigating complex and contentious cases and overseeing enforcement action where necessary
• Preparing legal documentation, evidence and reports to support enforcement activity
• Housing Strategy, Homelessness, Temporary Accommodation, Supported Accommodation or Affordable Housing services
• Membership of CIEH, CIH or an equivalent professional body, or relevant Environmental Health qualification/experience
• Previous experience within Local Government

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to take a lead role within a busy local authority service, helping shape housing enforcement activity while supporting service improvement and the development of staff.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.