Job Description

Private Sector Housing Manager
South East (Hybrid)

Park Avenue Recruitment are working exclusively with a local authority to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager on an initial 6-month contract.

Rate: 500- 600 per day (DOE)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly established shared Private Sector Housing service, bringing together two high-performing teams while driving service improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a joint Private Sector Housing service across two councils
• Manage Housing Standards, HMO Licensing and Enforcement teams
• Drive performance, service transformation and continuous improvement
• Oversee complex enforcement activity and ensure legislative compliance
• Develop a "one service, one council" culture across the shared service
• Support senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic service delivery

You will need:

• Extensive management experience within Private Sector Housing
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, HMO licensing and enforcement
• Experience leading teams through change and improving performance
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills

If this sounds of interest, or you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.

Interviews are expected to take place in the coming days!

Please ring Shaye on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)