Job Description

Interim Private Sector Housing Manager

Location: South East England

Rate: £450-£550 per day

Contract: Initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend

Working Pattern: Full time

Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site / 2 days remote

The Role

Park Avenue are currently working with a local authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead and shape a newly integrated housing service during a period of significant organisational transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Private Sector Housing Manager to join the leadership team responsible for bringing together two established housing functions, creating a unified service, driving performance, and supporting the transition towards local government reorganisation.

You will play a key role in establishing a one-service ethos, embedding best practice, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality private sector housing and regulatory services across the authority.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing Team through a period of service integration and change.

Drive performance management, service improvement, and operational excellence.

Oversee the delivery of Private Sector Housing functions, including enforcement, compliance, and regulatory activities.

Provide strategic leadership and operational direction to managers and officers.

Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, elected members, external agencies, and partner organisations.

Support the implementation of a shared regulatory service model and future organisational structures.

Ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, corporate priorities, and customer expectations.About You

We are looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager who can demonstrate:

Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing services within a local authority environment.

Strong knowledge of housing legislation, enforcement powers, and regulatory services.

Proven leadership experience, including managing change and service transformation.

Excellent performance management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ability to operate strategically while maintaining oversight of operational delivery.

Experience working within politically sensitive environments.What's on Offer?

£450 - £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension

Hybrid working arrangement (3 days on-site, 2 days from home)

Opportunity to play a key role in a major local government transformation programme

Collaborative and supportive leadership environmentPlease apply online or contact Shaye at Park Avenue for more information.

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