Job Description

Are you an experienced housing professional ready to step into a key leadership role within a forward-thinking West Midlands local authority? We are seeking a skilled Private Sector Housing Manager to take ownership of a high-profile service, ensuring operational excellence while directly influencing strategic direction across the department.

As Private Sector Housing Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operational performance of the Section, ensuring service plan objectives and corporate performance targets are consistently achieved. You will lead on maintaining robust financial control, ensuring resources are managed effectively and aligned with service priorities.

Working as part of the departmental management team, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of housing services across the authority, supporting wider corporate objectives and driving continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery across key areas such as private sector enforcement, housing standards, and regulatory compliance, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, responsive service.

This role requires a confident leader who can balance operational oversight with strategic thinking, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across internal departments, elected members, and external partners.

Please note: a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role due to operational requirements across the area.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

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