Private Sector Housing Manager
Posted 11/05/2026 by Niyaa People Ltd
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Essex for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to join their Environmental Health and Regulatory Services team on an interim basis for an initial 6-month assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to lead and shape private sector housing enforcement and regulatory services within a progressive council environment. The role is offered on a part-time basis (2 days per week), with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available by agreement.
Key Responsibilities of a Private Sector Housing Manager:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional to lead and shape private sector housing enforcement and regulatory services within a progressive council environment. The role is offered on a part-time basis (2 days per week), with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available by agreement.
Key Responsibilities of a Private Sector Housing Manager:
- HMO Licensing and compliance
- Private Sector Housing enforcement activity
- Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and interventions
- Ensuring statutory compliance across housing enforcement functions
- Leading service improvement and operational performance
- Supporting strategic priorities relating to housing standards and tenant protection
- Working collaboratively with internal departments, landlords, residents, and external stakeholders
- Strong experience within Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health
- Detailed knowledge of housing legislation, including HMO licensing and HHSRS
- Previous management or leadership experience within a local authority setting
- Experience overseeing enforcement and regulatory services
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- The ability to quickly adapt and deliver within an interim assignment
- Interim contract – initial 6 months
- Part-time opportunity – 2 days per week
- Hybrid/flexible working available
- Competitive daily rate dependent on experience
- Type:
- Contract, Part Time
- Start Date:
- 23/05/2026
- Contract Length:
- 24 week(s)
- Contact Name:
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- Telephone:
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- Job Reference:
- CR/100641
- Job ID:
- 225094584
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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