Contract Role | 6 Months
£30-£40 per hour (Umbrella)
Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Hybrid working - 2 days working from home
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of critical housing services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished professional with a strong background in housing enforcement, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, who thrives in a dynamic and high impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Housing Enforcement Lead, you will provide functional leadership and oversight across the following core service areas:
Private Sector Housing, including:
Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
HMO Licensing
Fire Safety in High-Rise Dwellings
Asylum Accommodation
Public Health in Housing
Renters' Rights, including implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and policy
Housing Strategy, encompassing:
Homelessness services
Temporary Accommodation
Supported Accommodation
Affordable Housing initiatives
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and driving service improvements to ensure compliance, consistency, and high quality delivery across all workstreams
Ensuring robust processes, standards, and regulatory requirements are met and continually enhanced
Providing specialist, professional advice and support to internal teams, stakeholders, and partners
Managing and resolving complex housing cases with confidence and expertise
Contributing to strategic planning and service development within the housing function
About You
Strong experience in housing enforcement within a local authority or similar environment
In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, compliance frameworks, and best practice
Proven leadership capability, with the ability to manage complex workloads and drive outcomes
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to handle cases of varying complexity
A proactive, solutions focused approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Salary description
£30.00 - £40.00 per hour