Job Description

Private Sector Housing Manager - Midlands

350 - 400 per day
Hybrid Working Arrangements

An Midlands-based local authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead a high-performing Private Sector Housing team responsible for improving housing standards, protecting tenants, and ensuring compliance across the private rented sector.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced environmental health or housing professional who can provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and robust regulatory management within a busy local authority setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational performance of the Private Sector Housing service
• Oversee enforcement activity, investigations, inspections, and complex casework
• Ensure delivery of service objectives, KPIs, and financial targets
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and service improvement plans
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to staff
• Advise senior stakeholders, committees, and partner organisations
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting housing services
• Support strategic development and continuous improvement across the service

Essential Experience

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
• EHORB registration
• Extensive experience within Private Sector Housing / Regulatory Services
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior or high-responsibility role
• Strong knowledge of housing enforcement and regulatory controls
• Experience preparing legal notices, prosecution files, and tribunal/court documentation
• Proven leadership and team management capability

For more information on this Private Sector Housing Officer opportunity, please contact Shaye at Park Avenue Recruitment.

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