Private Sector Housing Manager

About the role

The reputable housing provider is looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead its Private Sector Housing service. This senior position will oversee enforcement, licensing and standards across the private rented sector, ensuring compliance with current legislation and delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Private Sector Housing team, covering enforcement, licensing and housing standards.
• Deliver statutory duties under the Housing Act 2004, including HHSRS inspections and licensing schemes.
• Implement the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and keep the service compliant with evolving regulations.
• Manage complex enforcement cases such as Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, prosecutions and landlord banning orders.
• Oversee mandatory, additional and selective licensing programmes and inspection initiatives.
• Develop service improvements, policies and operational procedures to enhance performance.
• Monitor performance data, produce reports for senior management and ensure KPI achievement.
• Manage budgets, resources and workforce planning for value‑for‑money delivery.
• Build partnerships with Legal Services, Planning, Building Control, Fire Service, Police and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on private sector housing legislation to senior leaders and elected members.
• Coach, mentor and develop a high‑performing team culture.

Required profile

• Significant experience managing Private Sector Housing, Housing Standards or Environmental Health services.
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, licensing schemes and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and handle complex enforcement cases.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Experience of budget and resource management in a public‑sector context.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (London based with remote flexibility).
• Competitive daily rate of £400‑£450 (Inside IR35).
• Opportunity to influence policy implementation and drive sector‑wide improvements.