We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newcastle-Under-Lyme to assist with the appointment of a Housing Enforcement Lead, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £25.19 - £49.00 per hour

Summary:

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide operational leadership across Private Sector Housing and Renters' Rights. The role involves managing complex enforcement matters, supporting team performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving service improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Housing Enforcement team, ensuring service standards and compliance are maintained.
• Provide specialist advice and manage complex and contentious housing enforcement cases.
• Oversee work relating to HMO licensing, housing standards, fire safety, asylum accommodation and Renters' Rights enforcement.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of housing legislation and policies.
• Supervise, coach and develop officers, coordinating training and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Degree or relevant qualification in Environmental Health or equivalent, or extensive relevant specialist experience.

Essential Requirements:

• EHRB registration.
• Professional membership of CIEH, CIH or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• Full driving licence and willingness to participate in out-of-hours Environmental Health services.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Private Sector Housing and Renters' Rights.
• Strong understanding of relevant housing legislation and regulatory requirements.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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