Private Sector Housing Manager

1 month ago


South East England, United Kingdom Vox Network Consultants Full time

Role purpose:

  • Liaise and collaborate with the Council's Home Improvement Agency to provide input into policies affecting the Private rented Sector
  • Respond to consultations on draft policies
  • Improve residents' quality of life through enforcement of Housing legislation and overseeing HMO inspection program

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage Private Sector Housing Officers & Administrator
  • Agree workplan and targets
  • Delegation of tasks
  • Supervision, monitoring of work, training, appraisals, and recruitment
  • Respond to complaints regarding property disrepair or poor housing conditions
  • Undertake inspections and take enforcement action against owners and landlords
  • Maintain records of enforcement work
  • Prepare reports on the section's work
  • Deal with British High Commission requests on housing conditions and overcrowding

With regard to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs):

  • Implement and administer HMO Licensing
  • Liaise with Fire services for inspections in 'high risk' HMOs
  • Inspect all HMOs with a risk-based approach

Requirements:

  • Degree in Environmental Health, Housing, Building or equivalent studies
  • Minimum of 3 years Council experience in private sector housing/enforcement/grants
  • Experience in staff supervision
  • Professional qualification for Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Chartered Institute of Housing - Desirable
  • Able to undertake site inspections and visit people in their homes

Contract:

  • Initial 3-month ongoing contract
  • PAYE via Umbrella
  • PART TIME - 9am to 5pm (22 hours per week)


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