Private Sector Housing Team Leader

Job Description

Private Sector Team Leader

Job Title: Private Sector Team Leader

Hourly Rate: Negotiable 

Hours: 37 hours per week (Full time)

Location / Hybrid Working – Welwyn Garden City

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Private Sector Team Leader to provide temporary cover and support the Private Sector Housing Manager in ensuring legally required standards of private sector housing are maintained across the Borough. The role will contribute to the effective delivery of private sector housing functions, statutory duties, and local performance targets, working in line with all relevant legislation, council policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold and exercise statutory designations including Authorised Officer, Inspector, Appointed Person, and other relevant roles as required.
• Support the Private Sector Housing Manager in delivering a strategic approach to maintaining and improving private sector housing standards.
• Make informed, timely, risk-based professional decisions on complex cases, protracted investigations, and projects.
• Contribute to the efficient performance of private sector housing services and achievement of statutory and local targets.
• Lead on Disabled Facilities Grants, ensuring effective management and delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in private sector housing enforcement and standards.
• Ability to exercise competent professional judgement in complex and high-risk cases.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.