Job Description

Private Sector Housing Manager

Essex Based Council

6-Month Interim Contract

£550 Per Day Umbrella

2 Days Per Week

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Essex County Council are supporting an Essex-based Local Authority with the recruitment of an Interim Private Sector Housing Manager on an initial 6-month basis.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing professional to lead and shape the Council's Housing & Renters' Rights regulatory and enforcement functions.

The successful candidate will oversee key service areas including:

HMO Licensing

Private Sector Housing Enforcement

HHSRS inspections and enforcement activity

Statutory compliance and service delivery

Regulatory and operational performance managementWorking closely with the Head of Environmental Health & Licensing, you will provide leadership across the service, ensuring strong operational delivery while supporting wider corporate priorities around housing standards and resident outcomes.

The Council are looking for someone who can bring:

Strong working knowledge of private sector housing legislation

Experience managing enforcement and licensing functions

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

The ability to balance robust enforcement with resident-focused service delivery

Previous local authority management experience within Private Sector HousingThis would suit an experienced interim manager looking to make an immediate impact within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority environment.

To apply, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, connect with Shaye on LinkedIn for more information on this opportunity and other interim roles across the Public Sector Housing market