Property Manager - Property Management / Compliance / HMO Salary: circa 35,000 per annum Location: London Our client, an established property management organisation is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join its Property Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Property Management. This role plays a key part in ensuring properties are safe, compliant, licensed and well-managed, while maintaining strong client relationships and protecting commercial revenue. Key Responsibilities Property & Utilities Management Set up, manage and close utility contracts (gas, electric, water) for new and existing properties Review and benchmark utility costs to ensure best value and cost control Manage Council Tax registration and transfers Resolve utility, council tax and enforcement queries, including liaison with external agencies Compliance & Safety Work closely with the Maintenance Team to ensure full property compliance Ensure properties meet all health & safety, fire safety and statutory requirements Support ongoing compliance audits and inspections HMO & Licensing Manage HMO and Selective Licence applications Liaise with local authorities and councils regarding licensing and inspections Ensure licence conditions, schedules of works and expiry dates are actively managed Prevent any out-of-licence or non-compliance incidents Inspections & Property Visits Schedule property inspections and fire alarm testing Manage inspection reporting via CRM systems Conduct regular property visits, including initial sign-off and ongoing checks Access & Handbacks Coordinate access for clients, contractors and utility providers Manage property handbacks, ensuring all client requirements are met Arrange caretaking or security services during void periods where required Business Rates Manage transitions between Business Rates and Council Tax Liaise with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Property Manager, Estates Manager or Compliance Manager Strong knowledge of HMO licensing, property compliance and UK housing regulations Experience managing utilities, council tax and business rates Confident liaising with local authorities, councils and contractors Organised, detail-focused and commercially aware Comfortable working as part of a Senior Leadership Team Benefits Competitive salary of circa 35,000 Senior, visible role within property management Varied position covering compliance, licensing, inspections and client liaison Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
17/08/2026
Full time
Property Manager - Property Management / Compliance / HMO Salary: circa 35,000 per annum Location: London Our client, an established property management organisation is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join its Property Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Property Management. This role plays a key part in ensuring properties are safe, compliant, licensed and well-managed, while maintaining strong client relationships and protecting commercial revenue. Key Responsibilities Property & Utilities Management Set up, manage and close utility contracts (gas, electric, water) for new and existing properties Review and benchmark utility costs to ensure best value and cost control Manage Council Tax registration and transfers Resolve utility, council tax and enforcement queries, including liaison with external agencies Compliance & Safety Work closely with the Maintenance Team to ensure full property compliance Ensure properties meet all health & safety, fire safety and statutory requirements Support ongoing compliance audits and inspections HMO & Licensing Manage HMO and Selective Licence applications Liaise with local authorities and councils regarding licensing and inspections Ensure licence conditions, schedules of works and expiry dates are actively managed Prevent any out-of-licence or non-compliance incidents Inspections & Property Visits Schedule property inspections and fire alarm testing Manage inspection reporting via CRM systems Conduct regular property visits, including initial sign-off and ongoing checks Access & Handbacks Coordinate access for clients, contractors and utility providers Manage property handbacks, ensuring all client requirements are met Arrange caretaking or security services during void periods where required Business Rates Manage transitions between Business Rates and Council Tax Liaise with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Property Manager, Estates Manager or Compliance Manager Strong knowledge of HMO licensing, property compliance and UK housing regulations Experience managing utilities, council tax and business rates Confident liaising with local authorities, councils and contractors Organised, detail-focused and commercially aware Comfortable working as part of a Senior Leadership Team Benefits Competitive salary of circa 35,000 Senior, visible role within property management Varied position covering compliance, licensing, inspections and client liaison Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Fire Safety Contract Manager Location: Farringdon, London (hybrid working available) Salary: £68,000 - £71,000, dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent, Full Time Braxfield Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading housing association to recruit a Fire Safety Contract Manager to join their Assets & Sustainability directorate. This is a pivotal role for someone with strong technical expertise in passive fire safety, contract management and people leadership, who wants to make a genuine difference to residents' safety and quality of life. The Role As Fire Safety Contract Manager, you'll take a lead role in delivering a rolling programme of Passive Fire Safety Works across residential and commercial buildings. Working closely with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders, you'll ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly, on budget and to a consistently high standard while supporting and developing a small team along the way. This is a varied, hands-on role that blends programme delivery, contract and budget management, quality assurance and resident engagement. Key Responsibilities Support the effective delivery of a rolling programme of Passive Fire Safety Works across residential and commercial stock Support the negotiation, appointment and management of fire safety contracts, ensuring value for money Manage, motivate and develop a small team, leading by example Lead contract management of Passive Fire Safety Works projects, reporting on progress, risks and performance Act as lead officer for relevant contracts, meeting contractors regularly to review performance Oversee building surveys, interpret Fire Risk Assessment findings, and translate these into specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation Ensure robust health & safety arrangements are in place across all works, including risk assessments, method statements and spot checks Implement quality assurance regimes, ensuring works are certified and accredited appropriately Maintain accurate compliance records and keep systems updated promptly Manage customer contacts and complaints through to resolution Support responses to enforcement bodies, including Fire & Rescue Services Maintain clear communication with residents throughout the lifecycle of works About You Proven experience managing complex passive fire safety programmes and budgets within residential and/or commercial buildings (e.g. fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation) Background in building surveying, construction or asset management Strong working knowledge of fire and building safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and Building Safety Act 2022 Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender/pricing documentation from Fire Risk Assessment findings Experience managing specialist contractors and consultants Strong contract management, procurement and budget management skills Confident people manager with experience developing a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Degree level qualification, or equivalent professional experience Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIH) H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH Management qualification This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that puts residents at the heart of everything it does, offering genuine scope to influence and improve fire safety outcomes at scale. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Braxfield Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the role. Braxfield Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
13/08/2026
Full time
Fire Safety Contract Manager Location: Farringdon, London (hybrid working available) Salary: £68,000 - £71,000, dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent, Full Time Braxfield Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a leading housing association to recruit a Fire Safety Contract Manager to join their Assets & Sustainability directorate. This is a pivotal role for someone with strong technical expertise in passive fire safety, contract management and people leadership, who wants to make a genuine difference to residents' safety and quality of life. The Role As Fire Safety Contract Manager, you'll take a lead role in delivering a rolling programme of Passive Fire Safety Works across residential and commercial buildings. Working closely with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders, you'll ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly, on budget and to a consistently high standard while supporting and developing a small team along the way. This is a varied, hands-on role that blends programme delivery, contract and budget management, quality assurance and resident engagement. Key Responsibilities Support the effective delivery of a rolling programme of Passive Fire Safety Works across residential and commercial stock Support the negotiation, appointment and management of fire safety contracts, ensuring value for money Manage, motivate and develop a small team, leading by example Lead contract management of Passive Fire Safety Works projects, reporting on progress, risks and performance Act as lead officer for relevant contracts, meeting contractors regularly to review performance Oversee building surveys, interpret Fire Risk Assessment findings, and translate these into specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation Ensure robust health & safety arrangements are in place across all works, including risk assessments, method statements and spot checks Implement quality assurance regimes, ensuring works are certified and accredited appropriately Maintain accurate compliance records and keep systems updated promptly Manage customer contacts and complaints through to resolution Support responses to enforcement bodies, including Fire & Rescue Services Maintain clear communication with residents throughout the lifecycle of works About You Proven experience managing complex passive fire safety programmes and budgets within residential and/or commercial buildings (e.g. fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation) Background in building surveying, construction or asset management Strong working knowledge of fire and building safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and Building Safety Act 2022 Experience preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender/pricing documentation from Fire Risk Assessment findings Experience managing specialist contractors and consultants Strong contract management, procurement and budget management skills Confident people manager with experience developing a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Degree level qualification, or equivalent professional experience Desirable Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIH) H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH Management qualification This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that puts residents at the heart of everything it does, offering genuine scope to influence and improve fire safety outcomes at scale. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Braxfield Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the role. Braxfield Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.
Housing Officer £32,597 - £36,363 Pay award pending Full time - 37 hours per week Fixed Term for 6 months Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role This is a Fixed Term contract role with a 6 month duration. Rugby Borough Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and customer focused Housing Officer into their Housing Services Team. You will be providing patch-based housing management, and tenancy and estates management support to the housing service team to enable our tenants to succeed and sustain their tenancy. You will work on both proactive and reactive service delivery, taking a holistic approach in ensuring we assist our customers in sustaining their tenancy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team where we want our tenants to succeed. About you Ideally you will possess a good working knowledge of sustainment and enforcement with experience and understanding around all aspects of housing management and the legislation that underpins it. Alongside this you will need experience of dealing with the public both face to face and by phone and be able to deal with pressurised situations in a controlled and effective manner. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
11/08/2026
Contract
Housing Officer £32,597 - £36,363 Pay award pending Full time - 37 hours per week Fixed Term for 6 months Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role This is a Fixed Term contract role with a 6 month duration. Rugby Borough Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and customer focused Housing Officer into their Housing Services Team. You will be providing patch-based housing management, and tenancy and estates management support to the housing service team to enable our tenants to succeed and sustain their tenancy. You will work on both proactive and reactive service delivery, taking a holistic approach in ensuring we assist our customers in sustaining their tenancy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team where we want our tenants to succeed. About you Ideally you will possess a good working knowledge of sustainment and enforcement with experience and understanding around all aspects of housing management and the legislation that underpins it. Alongside this you will need experience of dealing with the public both face to face and by phone and be able to deal with pressurised situations in a controlled and effective manner. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
South Africa Tempest Resourcing
Hillingdon, Middlesex
Service Manager - Anti-Social Behaviour Client: London Borough of Hillingdon Location: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW Rate: 400- 450 per day Contract: Temporary until 31 January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Working arrangement: Technically hybrid, but primarily office-based DBS: Basic DBS required Driving: Required as part of the role; company vehicle provided About the role We are recruiting an experienced Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across a borough-wide Anti-Social Behaviour and associated enforcement service. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of the service, support operational teams and ensure that ASB prevention, investigation and enforcement activity is delivered effectively. Although the role is technically hybrid, the successful candidate must be willing to work from the Uxbridge office more often than not. Being visible, accessible and present on the floor is considered essential to providing the team with effective day-to-day leadership and support. Key responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's ASB and associated enforcement functions. Lead, manage and support teams operating within a fast-paced and complex environment. Oversee the prevention, investigation and enforcement of serious and complex ASB cases. Ensure appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable residents, reduce harm and manage community risk. Maintain effective oversight of casework quality, service performance and operational delivery. Scrutinise and interpret performance information, identifying trends, risks and areas requiring improvement. Present performance data, service updates and recommendations to senior managers, elected members and partner organisations. Ensure services comply with relevant housing legislation, the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and other statutory requirements. Maintain compliance with Housing Regulator expectations and wider regulatory standards. Provide direction and professional guidance on complex, sensitive or high-risk ASB and enforcement cases. Strengthen partnership working with the police, community safety services, safeguarding teams, housing providers and other agencies. Support continuous service improvement and ensure resources are deployed effectively. Promote a visible, accountable and resident-focused leadership culture. About you You will be an established ASB or housing enforcement leader with substantial experience managing an operational service. You must be confident taking responsibility from the outset and operating with minimal supervision or training. You will combine strong statutory knowledge with credible people leadership, sound operational judgement and the ability to analyse and present complex performance information clearly. Essential experience Extensive experience managing or leading an Anti-Social Behaviour service. Strong experience within social housing, a local authority, a housing association or a closely related community safety environment. Proven experience leading teams in a demanding operational setting. Experience overseeing complex ASB, tenancy enforcement or community safety cases. Demonstrable experience using performance information to scrutinise services and drive improvement. Experience presenting reports, findings and recommendations to different stakeholder groups. Essential knowledge and skills Strong working knowledge of housing legislation. Detailed knowledge of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Sound understanding of safeguarding, vulnerability, risk management and enforcement practice. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and deliver under pressure. Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders, partner agencies and sensitive operational matters. Additional information The successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running and provide immediate stability, direction and visible leadership to the service. Regular attendance at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge is essential. This is not a predominantly home-based assignment, despite being technically classified as hybrid. Driving is required as part of the role, with a company vehicle available. The successful candidate will also be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
07/08/2026
Seasonal
Service Manager - Anti-Social Behaviour Client: London Borough of Hillingdon Location: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW Rate: 400- 450 per day Contract: Temporary until 31 January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Working arrangement: Technically hybrid, but primarily office-based DBS: Basic DBS required Driving: Required as part of the role; company vehicle provided About the role We are recruiting an experienced Service Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across a borough-wide Anti-Social Behaviour and associated enforcement service. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of the service, support operational teams and ensure that ASB prevention, investigation and enforcement activity is delivered effectively. Although the role is technically hybrid, the successful candidate must be willing to work from the Uxbridge office more often than not. Being visible, accessible and present on the floor is considered essential to providing the team with effective day-to-day leadership and support. Key responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Council's ASB and associated enforcement functions. Lead, manage and support teams operating within a fast-paced and complex environment. Oversee the prevention, investigation and enforcement of serious and complex ASB cases. Ensure appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable residents, reduce harm and manage community risk. Maintain effective oversight of casework quality, service performance and operational delivery. Scrutinise and interpret performance information, identifying trends, risks and areas requiring improvement. Present performance data, service updates and recommendations to senior managers, elected members and partner organisations. Ensure services comply with relevant housing legislation, the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and other statutory requirements. Maintain compliance with Housing Regulator expectations and wider regulatory standards. Provide direction and professional guidance on complex, sensitive or high-risk ASB and enforcement cases. Strengthen partnership working with the police, community safety services, safeguarding teams, housing providers and other agencies. Support continuous service improvement and ensure resources are deployed effectively. Promote a visible, accountable and resident-focused leadership culture. About you You will be an established ASB or housing enforcement leader with substantial experience managing an operational service. You must be confident taking responsibility from the outset and operating with minimal supervision or training. You will combine strong statutory knowledge with credible people leadership, sound operational judgement and the ability to analyse and present complex performance information clearly. Essential experience Extensive experience managing or leading an Anti-Social Behaviour service. Strong experience within social housing, a local authority, a housing association or a closely related community safety environment. Proven experience leading teams in a demanding operational setting. Experience overseeing complex ASB, tenancy enforcement or community safety cases. Demonstrable experience using performance information to scrutinise services and drive improvement. Experience presenting reports, findings and recommendations to different stakeholder groups. Essential knowledge and skills Strong working knowledge of housing legislation. Detailed knowledge of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Sound understanding of safeguarding, vulnerability, risk management and enforcement practice. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and deliver under pressure. Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders, partner agencies and sensitive operational matters. Additional information The successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running and provide immediate stability, direction and visible leadership to the service. Regular attendance at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge is essential. This is not a predominantly home-based assignment, despite being technically classified as hybrid. Driving is required as part of the role, with a company vehicle available. The successful candidate will also be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
ASB and Tenancy Management Coordinator Location: Didsbury, Manchester Salary 42,084 Full time 35 hours per week Permanent About Us Southway owns over 6,500 homes in Greater Manchester and is a community-focused housing association with a vision to provide excellent customer service and quality homes, where communities thrive. Southway strives for continuous improvement led by customers, communities and colleagues. It is a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and is guided by its REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty. About the role This specialist role is responsible for leading and coordinating Southway's response to anti-social behaviour, tenancy breaches and community safety issues. Working across the organisation, you will provide expert advice and support to colleagues, helping to protect customers and communities while ensuring tenancy breaches are addressed fairly, proportionately and effectively. You will oversee complex and high-risk cases, including serious anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, unlawful occupation, cuckooing and other tenancy breaches. Working closely with statutory agencies and community partners, you will coordinate interventions that support victims, tackle harm and deliver sustainable outcomes. The role will also support service development by promoting best practice in anti-social behaviour and tenancy management, embedding early intervention approaches, strengthening partnership working. What you'll be doing Lead on complex and high-risk anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement cases. Provide specialist advice and support to Housing Officers and managers. Coordinate investigations into anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, cuckooing and other serious tenancy breaches. Manage legal case preparation, evidence gathering and liaison with solicitors and partner agencies. Work closely with Greater Manchester Police, Local Authorities and other partners to resolve complex cases and improve community safety. Represent Southway at court hearings, ASB Case Reviews and multi-agency meetings where appropriate. Deliver training, guidance and best practice support to colleagues across the organisation. Produce reports, performance information and learning to support service improvement and quality assurance. About you We are looking for a resilient and customer-focused professional with significant experience of managing anti-social behaviour, tenancy enforcement, community safety or complex housing management cases. You will have a strong understanding of housing and anti-social behaviour legislation and be confident managing risk, making sound decisions and leading complex investigations. Experience of preparing legal cases, working with solicitors and coordinating enforcement action is essential. You will be skilled at building effective relationships with customers, colleagues and partner agencies and able to influence, challenge and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes. A good understanding of safeguarding, vulnerability and trauma-informed practice is also important. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate case records. Experience of delivering training, working in multi-agency environments and supporting service improvement activities would be advantageous. In return, we offer a 35-hour working week, a competitive salary, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days over time. You will be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that is committed to helping its customers and colleagues thrive. Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 For an informal discussion please contact Lee Isherwood on (phone number removed), or e-mail . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
07/08/2026
Full time
ASB and Tenancy Management Coordinator Location: Didsbury, Manchester Salary 42,084 Full time 35 hours per week Permanent About Us Southway owns over 6,500 homes in Greater Manchester and is a community-focused housing association with a vision to provide excellent customer service and quality homes, where communities thrive. Southway strives for continuous improvement led by customers, communities and colleagues. It is a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and is guided by its REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty. About the role This specialist role is responsible for leading and coordinating Southway's response to anti-social behaviour, tenancy breaches and community safety issues. Working across the organisation, you will provide expert advice and support to colleagues, helping to protect customers and communities while ensuring tenancy breaches are addressed fairly, proportionately and effectively. You will oversee complex and high-risk cases, including serious anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, unlawful occupation, cuckooing and other tenancy breaches. Working closely with statutory agencies and community partners, you will coordinate interventions that support victims, tackle harm and deliver sustainable outcomes. The role will also support service development by promoting best practice in anti-social behaviour and tenancy management, embedding early intervention approaches, strengthening partnership working. What you'll be doing Lead on complex and high-risk anti-social behaviour and tenancy enforcement cases. Provide specialist advice and support to Housing Officers and managers. Coordinate investigations into anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud, cuckooing and other serious tenancy breaches. Manage legal case preparation, evidence gathering and liaison with solicitors and partner agencies. Work closely with Greater Manchester Police, Local Authorities and other partners to resolve complex cases and improve community safety. Represent Southway at court hearings, ASB Case Reviews and multi-agency meetings where appropriate. Deliver training, guidance and best practice support to colleagues across the organisation. Produce reports, performance information and learning to support service improvement and quality assurance. About you We are looking for a resilient and customer-focused professional with significant experience of managing anti-social behaviour, tenancy enforcement, community safety or complex housing management cases. You will have a strong understanding of housing and anti-social behaviour legislation and be confident managing risk, making sound decisions and leading complex investigations. Experience of preparing legal cases, working with solicitors and coordinating enforcement action is essential. You will be skilled at building effective relationships with customers, colleagues and partner agencies and able to influence, challenge and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes. A good understanding of safeguarding, vulnerability and trauma-informed practice is also important. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate case records. Experience of delivering training, working in multi-agency environments and supporting service improvement activities would be advantageous. In return, we offer a 35-hour working week, a competitive salary, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days over time. You will be part of a supportive, values-led organisation that is committed to helping its customers and colleagues thrive. Closing Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 For an informal discussion please contact Lee Isherwood on (phone number removed), or e-mail . We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.
We are very pleased to be working alongside our client on an exclusive agency basis as they seek to recruit a Housing Manager to take over the position from a long term staff member who is soon to retire. Housing Manager Haywards Heath with parking available for all staff on site Full time permanent role - Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) and Friday (Apply online only). Office and site based role. Salary 45000 (could be slightly higher depending on experience) plus very good all round company benefits, including private health insurance after successful completion of the probationary period, good pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas shutdown! This is an excellent long term career opportunity for a candidate with a housing association or social housing background to work within a first class organisation. This role is a varied and autonomous position with real responsibility. The role - Housing Manager An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Manager to join a well-established and community-focused organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of housing services, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and best practice. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an experienced Housing Officer ready to step up or an established Housing Manager looking for a role within a smaller organisation where they can make a real impact. Company will pay for level 4 housing management qualification if not already held. Key duties and responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Department. Lead on housing applications, assessments, allocations and lettings processes. Prepare and present applications at Lettings & Allocation Committee meetings. Conduct tenancy audits and annual resident visits. Visit new tenants and transfer applicants following tenancy commencement. Provide advice and support to residents, resolving tenancy-related queries and issues. Manage rent arrears and oversee arrears recovery procedures. Lead on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) case management and tenancy enforcement. Prepare documentation for any court proceedings and attend court hearings where required. Work closely with support agencies and external stakeholders to support residents. Liaise with the Property Services Manager regarding void properties, pre-void inspections and re-letting processes. Maintain accurate housing management records, databases and reporting systems. Complete statutory and regulatory returns Administer annual rent reviews and resident communications. Support wider operational and administrative activities across the organisation Experience, skills and competencies required: Previous experience within a Housing Association, Registered Provider or social housing environment. Strong knowledge of tenancy management, allocations, rent arrears and ASB management. Experience dealing with vulnerable residents and external support organisations. Good understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience preparing reports and attending formal meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Competent IT skills The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of a broad housing remit. For more information regarding this excellent Housing Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
06/08/2026
Full time
We are very pleased to be working alongside our client on an exclusive agency basis as they seek to recruit a Housing Manager to take over the position from a long term staff member who is soon to retire. Housing Manager Haywards Heath with parking available for all staff on site Full time permanent role - Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) and Friday (Apply online only). Office and site based role. Salary 45000 (could be slightly higher depending on experience) plus very good all round company benefits, including private health insurance after successful completion of the probationary period, good pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas shutdown! This is an excellent long term career opportunity for a candidate with a housing association or social housing background to work within a first class organisation. This role is a varied and autonomous position with real responsibility. The role - Housing Manager An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Manager to join a well-established and community-focused organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of housing services, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and best practice. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an experienced Housing Officer ready to step up or an established Housing Manager looking for a role within a smaller organisation where they can make a real impact. Company will pay for level 4 housing management qualification if not already held. Key duties and responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Department. Lead on housing applications, assessments, allocations and lettings processes. Prepare and present applications at Lettings & Allocation Committee meetings. Conduct tenancy audits and annual resident visits. Visit new tenants and transfer applicants following tenancy commencement. Provide advice and support to residents, resolving tenancy-related queries and issues. Manage rent arrears and oversee arrears recovery procedures. Lead on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) case management and tenancy enforcement. Prepare documentation for any court proceedings and attend court hearings where required. Work closely with support agencies and external stakeholders to support residents. Liaise with the Property Services Manager regarding void properties, pre-void inspections and re-letting processes. Maintain accurate housing management records, databases and reporting systems. Complete statutory and regulatory returns Administer annual rent reviews and resident communications. Support wider operational and administrative activities across the organisation Experience, skills and competencies required: Previous experience within a Housing Association, Registered Provider or social housing environment. Strong knowledge of tenancy management, allocations, rent arrears and ASB management. Experience dealing with vulnerable residents and external support organisations. Good understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience preparing reports and attending formal meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Competent IT skills The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of a broad housing remit. For more information regarding this excellent Housing Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
We are very pleased to be working alongside our client on an exclusive agency basis as they seek to recruit a Housing Officer to take over the position from a long term staff member who is soon to retire. Housing Officer Haywards Heath with parking available for all staff on site Full time permanent role - Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) and Friday (Apply online only). Office and site based role. Salary 45000 (could be slightly higher depending on experience) plus very good all round company benefits, including private health insurance after successful completion of the probationary period, good pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas shutdown! This is an excellent long term career opportunity for a candidate with a housing association or social housing background to work within a first class organisation. This role is a varied and autonomous position with real responsibility. The role - Housing Officer An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Manager to join a well-established and community-focused organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of housing services, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and best practice. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an experienced Housing Officer ready to step up or an established Housing Manager looking for a role within a smaller organisation where they can make a real impact. Company will pay for level 4 housing management qualification if not already held. Key duties and responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Department. Lead on housing applications, assessments, allocations and lettings processes. Prepare and present applications at Lettings & Allocation Committee meetings. Conduct tenancy audits and annual resident visits. Visit new tenants and transfer applicants following tenancy commencement. Provide advice and support to residents, resolving tenancy-related queries and issues. Manage rent arrears and oversee arrears recovery procedures. Lead on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) case management and tenancy enforcement. Prepare documentation for any court proceedings and attend court hearings where required. Work closely with support agencies and external stakeholders to support residents. Liaise with the Property Services Manager regarding void properties, pre-void inspections and re-letting processes. Maintain accurate housing management records, databases and reporting systems. Complete statutory and regulatory returns Administer annual rent reviews and resident communications. Support wider operational and administrative activities across the organisation Experience, skills and competencies required: Previous experience within a Housing Association, Registered Provider or social housing environment. Strong knowledge of tenancy management, allocations, rent arrears and ASB management. Experience dealing with vulnerable residents and external support organisations. Good understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience preparing reports and attending formal meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Competent IT skills The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of a broad housing remit. For more information regarding this excellent Housing Officer opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
06/08/2026
Full time
We are very pleased to be working alongside our client on an exclusive agency basis as they seek to recruit a Housing Officer to take over the position from a long term staff member who is soon to retire. Housing Officer Haywards Heath with parking available for all staff on site Full time permanent role - Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) and Friday (Apply online only). Office and site based role. Salary 45000 (could be slightly higher depending on experience) plus very good all round company benefits, including private health insurance after successful completion of the probationary period, good pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas shutdown! This is an excellent long term career opportunity for a candidate with a housing association or social housing background to work within a first class organisation. This role is a varied and autonomous position with real responsibility. The role - Housing Officer An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Manager to join a well-established and community-focused organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of housing services, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to residents while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and best practice. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit an experienced Housing Officer ready to step up or an established Housing Manager looking for a role within a smaller organisation where they can make a real impact. Company will pay for level 4 housing management qualification if not already held. Key duties and responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Department. Lead on housing applications, assessments, allocations and lettings processes. Prepare and present applications at Lettings & Allocation Committee meetings. Conduct tenancy audits and annual resident visits. Visit new tenants and transfer applicants following tenancy commencement. Provide advice and support to residents, resolving tenancy-related queries and issues. Manage rent arrears and oversee arrears recovery procedures. Lead on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) case management and tenancy enforcement. Prepare documentation for any court proceedings and attend court hearings where required. Work closely with support agencies and external stakeholders to support residents. Liaise with the Property Services Manager regarding void properties, pre-void inspections and re-letting processes. Maintain accurate housing management records, databases and reporting systems. Complete statutory and regulatory returns Administer annual rent reviews and resident communications. Support wider operational and administrative activities across the organisation Experience, skills and competencies required: Previous experience within a Housing Association, Registered Provider or social housing environment. Strong knowledge of tenancy management, allocations, rent arrears and ASB management. Experience dealing with vulnerable residents and external support organisations. Good understanding of housing legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience preparing reports and attending formal meetings. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Competent IT skills The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of a broad housing remit. For more information regarding this excellent Housing Officer opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out! Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader - Selective Licensing London 60- 65 per hour Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working (3 days on site) Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader looking for your next London Borough contract? I'm working with a London Borough that is looking to appoint an experienced Team Leader to manage its Selective Licensing Enforcement Team on an initial three-month contract. This is a leadership-focused position within a busy Private Sector Housing service. You will oversee a team of officers responsible for selective licensing investigations, property inspections, landlord compliance and formal enforcement action. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day operational leadership, manage team performance and ensure that complex Private Sector Housing enforcement cases are progressed effectively. You will also support the delivery of the borough's selective licensing scheme, helping the service achieve its licensing, compliance and enforcement objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of Private Sector Housing Officers, Licensing Officers and Enforcement Officers. Overseeing the operational delivery of the borough's selective licensing scheme. Allocating and reviewing Private Sector Housing enforcement cases across the team. Monitoring workloads, performance, KPIs and case progression. Providing technical guidance on selective licensing, housing conditions and landlord non-compliance. Reviewing complex investigations and ensuring appropriate enforcement action is taken. Supporting officers with Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections. Advising on Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under HHSRS. Reviewing statutory notices prepared under the Housing Act 2004. Overseeing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions, tribunal cases and other formal enforcement action. Ensuring evidence, witness statements and case files meet the required legal standards. Managing escalated complaints involving landlords, tenants and managing agents. Working closely with legal services, senior managers and internal partner teams. Producing performance reports and providing updates on selective licensing activity. Supporting the development of procedures, operational processes and enforcement policies. Coaching and developing officers to maintain a consistent and effective enforcement approach. The ideal candidate will have: Previous Team Leader, Principal Officer or Senior Officer experience within a Local Authority. Demonstrable experience managing a Private Sector Housing enforcement team. Direct experience delivering or managing selective licensing schemes. Strong knowledge of selective licensing legislation and the Housing Act 2004. Extensive experience of housing enforcement within the private rented sector. A strong understanding of HHSRS and Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Experience reviewing statutory notices, Civil Penalty Notices and prosecution files. The ability to manage team performance, workloads and operational priorities. Experience supporting officers with complex enforcement investigations. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, legal teams, landlords and elected members. A relevant Environmental Health, Housing or enforcement qualification would be desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Selective Licensing Team Leader or Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to join a London Borough and lead the delivery of an important licensing and enforcement programme. The contract is initially for three months, paying 60- 65 per hour , with hybrid working and the potential for further extension. If you have experience managing selective licensing schemes and leading a Local Authority Private Sector Housing enforcement team, I'd love to speak with you. To apply or find out more, please contact Shaye Box: (phone number removed) (url removed)
05/08/2026
Contract
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader - Selective Licensing London 60- 65 per hour Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working (3 days on site) Are you an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader looking for your next London Borough contract? I'm working with a London Borough that is looking to appoint an experienced Team Leader to manage its Selective Licensing Enforcement Team on an initial three-month contract. This is a leadership-focused position within a busy Private Sector Housing service. You will oversee a team of officers responsible for selective licensing investigations, property inspections, landlord compliance and formal enforcement action. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day operational leadership, manage team performance and ensure that complex Private Sector Housing enforcement cases are progressed effectively. You will also support the delivery of the borough's selective licensing scheme, helping the service achieve its licensing, compliance and enforcement objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of Private Sector Housing Officers, Licensing Officers and Enforcement Officers. Overseeing the operational delivery of the borough's selective licensing scheme. Allocating and reviewing Private Sector Housing enforcement cases across the team. Monitoring workloads, performance, KPIs and case progression. Providing technical guidance on selective licensing, housing conditions and landlord non-compliance. Reviewing complex investigations and ensuring appropriate enforcement action is taken. Supporting officers with Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections. Advising on Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under HHSRS. Reviewing statutory notices prepared under the Housing Act 2004. Overseeing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions, tribunal cases and other formal enforcement action. Ensuring evidence, witness statements and case files meet the required legal standards. Managing escalated complaints involving landlords, tenants and managing agents. Working closely with legal services, senior managers and internal partner teams. Producing performance reports and providing updates on selective licensing activity. Supporting the development of procedures, operational processes and enforcement policies. Coaching and developing officers to maintain a consistent and effective enforcement approach. The ideal candidate will have: Previous Team Leader, Principal Officer or Senior Officer experience within a Local Authority. Demonstrable experience managing a Private Sector Housing enforcement team. Direct experience delivering or managing selective licensing schemes. Strong knowledge of selective licensing legislation and the Housing Act 2004. Extensive experience of housing enforcement within the private rented sector. A strong understanding of HHSRS and Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Experience reviewing statutory notices, Civil Penalty Notices and prosecution files. The ability to manage team performance, workloads and operational priorities. Experience supporting officers with complex enforcement investigations. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, legal teams, landlords and elected members. A relevant Environmental Health, Housing or enforcement qualification would be desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Selective Licensing Team Leader or Principal Private Sector Housing Officer to join a London Borough and lead the delivery of an important licensing and enforcement programme. The contract is initially for three months, paying 60- 65 per hour , with hybrid working and the potential for further extension. If you have experience managing selective licensing schemes and leading a Local Authority Private Sector Housing enforcement team, I'd love to speak with you. To apply or find out more, please contact Shaye Box: (phone number removed) (url removed)
Private Sector Housing Team Leader - High-Rise Fire Safety and Housing Enforcement London Borough 60- 65 per hour Contract Private Sector Housing Job Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working (3 days on site) Are you looking for your next Private Sector Housing job within a London Borough? An experienced Private Sector Housing Team Leader is required to manage a specialist high-rise residential building and fire safety team. This contract opportunity will involve leading officers responsible for high-rise fire safety inspections, housing enforcement, building compliance and complex residential property investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Team Leader , Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Principal Environmental Health Officer or Senior Private Sector Housing Officer with experience managing high-rise building inspections and fire safety enforcement. Private Sector Housing Team Leader Job As the Private Sector Housing Team Leader, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of a high-rise building inspection and enforcement programme. You will lead a team of Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health Officers carrying out fire safety checks, Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections and formal housing enforcement action across high-rise residential buildings. The team will investigate fire safety concerns, housing hazards, poor property conditions and non-compliance involving landlords, freeholders and managing agents. You will ensure that the highest-risk high-rise buildings are prioritised and that appropriate Private Sector Housing enforcement action is taken to protect residents. High-Rise Fire Safety Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Housing Enforcement Officers. Leading high-rise residential building inspection and fire safety programmes. Allocating and reviewing complex high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing cases. Managing inspections of privately rented flats, residential blocks and complex high-rise buildings. Overseeing checks of communal areas, escape routes and protected means of escape. Reviewing concerns relating to fire doors, self-closing devices and fire-resisting construction. Overseeing checks relating to compartmentation, fire-stopping and service penetrations. Reviewing smoke control systems, emergency lighting, fire alarms and fire safety signage. Ensuring communal areas and escape routes are free from obstructions and combustible materials. Reviewing fire risk assessments and identifying gaps in fire safety compliance. Ensuring officers appropriately assess fire hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Providing technical advice on Category 1 and Category 2 fire hazards. Reviewing concerns involving cladding, balconies, external wall systems and fa ade defects. Coordinating joint inspections with the Fire and Rescue Service, Building Control and other regulatory partners. Liaising with landlords, freeholders, managing agents, responsible persons and residents. Ensuring urgent fire safety risks are escalated and appropriate interim measures are considered. Monitoring remedial work and ensuring fire safety defects are addressed within agreed timescales. Managing team workloads, performance targets, inspection programmes and KPIs. Providing technical guidance and case direction to Private Sector Housing Officers. Reviewing statutory notices, schedules of work and formal enforcement recommendations. Ensuring evidence, photographs, inspection notes and witness statements meet legal standards. Overseeing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions, emergency action and works in default. Preparing reports and performance updates for senior managers. Supporting the development of high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing enforcement procedures. Private Sector Housing Enforcement The successful candidate will oversee complex Private Sector Housing enforcement cases from initial inspection through to formal legal action. You will ensure that officers use the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation effectively when addressing fire hazards, poor housing conditions and landlord non-compliance. You will review enforcement notices, Civil Penalty Notices, prosecution files, evidence bundles and tribunal documentation before formal action is taken. This role requires a confident technical manager who can provide clear direction on difficult Private Sector Housing enforcement investigations and maintain a consistent approach across the team. Essential Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous Team Leader, Principal Officer or Senior Officer experience within a Local Authority. Experience managing a Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement team. Strong experience working within Local Authority Private Sector Housing . Experience managing high-rise residential building inspections. Experience overseeing fire safety checks in blocks of flats. Detailed knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, fire-stopping and means of escape. Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004. Detailed knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Experience assessing Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Experience reviewing statutory notices and formal housing enforcement action. Experience managing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions or tribunal cases. Experience working with the Fire and Rescue Service and other regulatory partners. The ability to manage officers, workloads, KPIs and complex investigations. Confidence dealing with landlords, freeholders, managing agents and senior stakeholders. A relevant Environmental Health, Housing, Fire Safety or Building Safety qualification would be advantageous. This Private Sector Housing job offers the opportunity to lead a specialist high-rise fire safety and housing enforcement team within a London Borough. The role provides: A competitive rate of 60- 65 per hour . An initial three-month contract. Hybrid working. Responsibility for a specialist high-rise building portfolio. The opportunity to manage experienced Private Sector Housing and enforcement officers. Potential for the contract to be extended. To apply for this position, contact Shaye Box. Shaye Box (phone number removed) (url removed)
05/08/2026
Seasonal
Private Sector Housing Team Leader - High-Rise Fire Safety and Housing Enforcement London Borough 60- 65 per hour Contract Private Sector Housing Job Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working (3 days on site) Are you looking for your next Private Sector Housing job within a London Borough? An experienced Private Sector Housing Team Leader is required to manage a specialist high-rise residential building and fire safety team. This contract opportunity will involve leading officers responsible for high-rise fire safety inspections, housing enforcement, building compliance and complex residential property investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Team Leader , Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Principal Environmental Health Officer or Senior Private Sector Housing Officer with experience managing high-rise building inspections and fire safety enforcement. Private Sector Housing Team Leader Job As the Private Sector Housing Team Leader, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of a high-rise building inspection and enforcement programme. You will lead a team of Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health Officers carrying out fire safety checks, Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections and formal housing enforcement action across high-rise residential buildings. The team will investigate fire safety concerns, housing hazards, poor property conditions and non-compliance involving landlords, freeholders and managing agents. You will ensure that the highest-risk high-rise buildings are prioritised and that appropriate Private Sector Housing enforcement action is taken to protect residents. High-Rise Fire Safety Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Housing Enforcement Officers. Leading high-rise residential building inspection and fire safety programmes. Allocating and reviewing complex high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing cases. Managing inspections of privately rented flats, residential blocks and complex high-rise buildings. Overseeing checks of communal areas, escape routes and protected means of escape. Reviewing concerns relating to fire doors, self-closing devices and fire-resisting construction. Overseeing checks relating to compartmentation, fire-stopping and service penetrations. Reviewing smoke control systems, emergency lighting, fire alarms and fire safety signage. Ensuring communal areas and escape routes are free from obstructions and combustible materials. Reviewing fire risk assessments and identifying gaps in fire safety compliance. Ensuring officers appropriately assess fire hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Providing technical advice on Category 1 and Category 2 fire hazards. Reviewing concerns involving cladding, balconies, external wall systems and fa ade defects. Coordinating joint inspections with the Fire and Rescue Service, Building Control and other regulatory partners. Liaising with landlords, freeholders, managing agents, responsible persons and residents. Ensuring urgent fire safety risks are escalated and appropriate interim measures are considered. Monitoring remedial work and ensuring fire safety defects are addressed within agreed timescales. Managing team workloads, performance targets, inspection programmes and KPIs. Providing technical guidance and case direction to Private Sector Housing Officers. Reviewing statutory notices, schedules of work and formal enforcement recommendations. Ensuring evidence, photographs, inspection notes and witness statements meet legal standards. Overseeing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions, emergency action and works in default. Preparing reports and performance updates for senior managers. Supporting the development of high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing enforcement procedures. Private Sector Housing Enforcement The successful candidate will oversee complex Private Sector Housing enforcement cases from initial inspection through to formal legal action. You will ensure that officers use the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation effectively when addressing fire hazards, poor housing conditions and landlord non-compliance. You will review enforcement notices, Civil Penalty Notices, prosecution files, evidence bundles and tribunal documentation before formal action is taken. This role requires a confident technical manager who can provide clear direction on difficult Private Sector Housing enforcement investigations and maintain a consistent approach across the team. Essential Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous Team Leader, Principal Officer or Senior Officer experience within a Local Authority. Experience managing a Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement team. Strong experience working within Local Authority Private Sector Housing . Experience managing high-rise residential building inspections. Experience overseeing fire safety checks in blocks of flats. Detailed knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, fire-stopping and means of escape. Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004. Detailed knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Experience assessing Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Experience reviewing statutory notices and formal housing enforcement action. Experience managing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions or tribunal cases. Experience working with the Fire and Rescue Service and other regulatory partners. The ability to manage officers, workloads, KPIs and complex investigations. Confidence dealing with landlords, freeholders, managing agents and senior stakeholders. A relevant Environmental Health, Housing, Fire Safety or Building Safety qualification would be advantageous. This Private Sector Housing job offers the opportunity to lead a specialist high-rise fire safety and housing enforcement team within a London Borough. The role provides: A competitive rate of 60- 65 per hour . An initial three-month contract. Hybrid working. Responsibility for a specialist high-rise building portfolio. The opportunity to manage experienced Private Sector Housing and enforcement officers. Potential for the contract to be extended. To apply for this position, contact Shaye Box. Shaye Box (phone number removed) (url removed)
Principal Planning Officer Development Management Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex Salary : £40,302- £44,936 per annum + £2,907 Car Allowance. Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week Are you a visionary planner ready to make a lasting impact? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal Planning Officer to champion high profile developments and drive strategic growth. Rother District Council is an ambitious Council at the heart of 1066 Country in East Sussex. Based in Bexhill-on-Sea the district also covers the historic towns of Battle and Rye as well as a large, attractive rural area, predominantly falling within the High Weald National Landscape. Rother is a vibrant and inclusive district, and we are looking for a forward-thinking planning professional to join our talented and enthusiastic planning team. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time and will play a key role in helping us to shape Rother. You will have the opportunity to influence large scale projects and directly impact on local sustainability, housing and economic goals. As a valuable member of our planning team, you will join a progressive council that always puts their customers first. We know that to provide the best for our residents, businesses and visitors, we need to do the same for our staff. We have set out to make our workplaces happy and safe environments where staff feel content and valued. As part of this commitment, you will be able to work your way and enjoy the benefits of a modern hybrid working model with flexible core hours. You will need to have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to appreciate the long-term vision of the work you are doing. You will be determined to do your best and help shape the Rother of the future to the benefit of all who live, work and visit here. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Deal with and prepare reports on planning applications, listed building applications and other forms of applications as submitted to the Local Planning Authority Prepare appeal statements and appear as a witness at Planning Hearings, Public Inquiries and court as and when required Deal as case officer with Major cases, including Major pre-application cases and schemes subject to a Planning Performance Agreements Attend Planning Committee to present cases and to advise members Carry out site inspections throughout the district in relation to planning application and enforcement reports and to carry out negotiations with applicants agents as appropriate Supporting the Development Manager and Development Management Team Leaders with taking responsibility for mentoring and management of more junior officers including leading weekly officer surgeries, signing off delegated reports and letters, undertaking 1-2-1s and annual appraisals and be responsible for the development of staff in the team to foster a collaborative, high-performing team Key Skills and Experience Planning or related degree Relevant local planning authority experience, including a proven track record of handling major and complex planning applications Excellent analytical skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Strong negotiation skills Clear and confident communication skills Ability to work within a team and mentor junior staff To work under pressure and deal with unforeseen and urgent demands A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment What Rother District Council can offer you: We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further The closing date for receipt of applications is on Sunday 30th August 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rother District Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
03/08/2026
Full time
Principal Planning Officer Development Management Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex Salary : £40,302- £44,936 per annum + £2,907 Car Allowance. Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week Are you a visionary planner ready to make a lasting impact? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal Planning Officer to champion high profile developments and drive strategic growth. Rother District Council is an ambitious Council at the heart of 1066 Country in East Sussex. Based in Bexhill-on-Sea the district also covers the historic towns of Battle and Rye as well as a large, attractive rural area, predominantly falling within the High Weald National Landscape. Rother is a vibrant and inclusive district, and we are looking for a forward-thinking planning professional to join our talented and enthusiastic planning team. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time and will play a key role in helping us to shape Rother. You will have the opportunity to influence large scale projects and directly impact on local sustainability, housing and economic goals. As a valuable member of our planning team, you will join a progressive council that always puts their customers first. We know that to provide the best for our residents, businesses and visitors, we need to do the same for our staff. We have set out to make our workplaces happy and safe environments where staff feel content and valued. As part of this commitment, you will be able to work your way and enjoy the benefits of a modern hybrid working model with flexible core hours. You will need to have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to appreciate the long-term vision of the work you are doing. You will be determined to do your best and help shape the Rother of the future to the benefit of all who live, work and visit here. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Deal with and prepare reports on planning applications, listed building applications and other forms of applications as submitted to the Local Planning Authority Prepare appeal statements and appear as a witness at Planning Hearings, Public Inquiries and court as and when required Deal as case officer with Major cases, including Major pre-application cases and schemes subject to a Planning Performance Agreements Attend Planning Committee to present cases and to advise members Carry out site inspections throughout the district in relation to planning application and enforcement reports and to carry out negotiations with applicants agents as appropriate Supporting the Development Manager and Development Management Team Leaders with taking responsibility for mentoring and management of more junior officers including leading weekly officer surgeries, signing off delegated reports and letters, undertaking 1-2-1s and annual appraisals and be responsible for the development of staff in the team to foster a collaborative, high-performing team Key Skills and Experience Planning or related degree Relevant local planning authority experience, including a proven track record of handling major and complex planning applications Excellent analytical skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Strong negotiation skills Clear and confident communication skills Ability to work within a team and mentor junior staff To work under pressure and deal with unforeseen and urgent demands A proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment What Rother District Council can offer you: We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including: a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further The closing date for receipt of applications is on Sunday 30th August 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Rother District Council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Housing Officer Location: Clapham Park Salary: 41,235 - 43,405 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Driving Licence Required: Yes DBS Check: Basic DBS Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Housing Officer to manage a designated housing patch within the Clapham Park area. This is a varied frontline role where you will act as the key local representative for residents across a range of tenures, including rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary local point of contact for residents within your patch. Build and maintain effective relationships with residents, local authorities, councillors, MPs and community partners. Respond to customer enquiries and complaints, seeking early and effective resolutions wherever possible. Support and engage residents on service delivery matters, planned works, service charges and local initiatives. Work collaboratively with internal and external agencies to support vulnerable residents and those at risk. Participate in emergency response activities when required. Lead on estate inspections, ensuring communal areas are maintained to a high standard. Monitor contractor performance for services such as cleaning and grounds maintenance. Identify and report communal repairs, ensuring issues are addressed promptly. Carry out non-technical health and safety inspections and follow up on remedial actions. Manage local environmental issues and work with residents and stakeholders to improve estates. Support tenant and resident associations and attend local meetings and community events. Investigate and help resolve parking-related issues. Manage a range of tenancy and leasehold matters including: Respond to service charge queries using local knowledge of service delivery and associated costs. Undertake resident visits as required. Investigate and manage anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases within the patch. Essential Experience & Knowledge Previous experience in a Housing Officer, Housing Management or similar housing services role. Experience of managing leasehold and shared ownership tenures. Knowledge of housing management practices and relevant housing legislation. Understanding of anti-social behaviour legislation and tenancy enforcement processes. Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused services. Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills. Experience of handling complex tenancy cases and customer enquiries. Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed patch. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong report writing and case management abilities. Good planning, organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to analyse financial and operational information. To apply for the Housing Officer position, please submit your CV for consideration.
31/07/2026
Seasonal
Housing Officer Location: Clapham Park Salary: 41,235 - 43,405 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Driving Licence Required: Yes DBS Check: Basic DBS Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Housing Officer to manage a designated housing patch within the Clapham Park area. This is a varied frontline role where you will act as the key local representative for residents across a range of tenures, including rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary local point of contact for residents within your patch. Build and maintain effective relationships with residents, local authorities, councillors, MPs and community partners. Respond to customer enquiries and complaints, seeking early and effective resolutions wherever possible. Support and engage residents on service delivery matters, planned works, service charges and local initiatives. Work collaboratively with internal and external agencies to support vulnerable residents and those at risk. Participate in emergency response activities when required. Lead on estate inspections, ensuring communal areas are maintained to a high standard. Monitor contractor performance for services such as cleaning and grounds maintenance. Identify and report communal repairs, ensuring issues are addressed promptly. Carry out non-technical health and safety inspections and follow up on remedial actions. Manage local environmental issues and work with residents and stakeholders to improve estates. Support tenant and resident associations and attend local meetings and community events. Investigate and help resolve parking-related issues. Manage a range of tenancy and leasehold matters including: Respond to service charge queries using local knowledge of service delivery and associated costs. Undertake resident visits as required. Investigate and manage anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases within the patch. Essential Experience & Knowledge Previous experience in a Housing Officer, Housing Management or similar housing services role. Experience of managing leasehold and shared ownership tenures. Knowledge of housing management practices and relevant housing legislation. Understanding of anti-social behaviour legislation and tenancy enforcement processes. Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused services. Strong stakeholder management and partnership-working skills. Experience of handling complex tenancy cases and customer enquiries. Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed patch. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong report writing and case management abilities. Good planning, organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to analyse financial and operational information. To apply for the Housing Officer position, please submit your CV for consideration.
We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead a high-performing Private Sector Housing service. This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive improvements across enforcement, licensing and private sector housing standards while ensuring the service remains compliant with current legislation and delivers excellent outcomes for residents. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for enforcement, licensing and policy functions, oversee complex investigations and prosecutions, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service. The Role Leading and managing the Council's Private Sector Housing enforcement, licensing and policy functions. Delivering statutory responsibilities under the Housing Act 2004, including HHSRS enforcement and property licensing. Ensuring the service is fully compliant with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and associated regulatory requirements. Managing inspection programmes, licensing schemes, empty homes work and private sector housing enforcement activity. Leading complex investigations, prosecutions, Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders and other formal enforcement action. Overseeing high-profile and complex housing enforcement cases and providing expert technical direction. Managing the development and expansion of selective licensing schemes and associated operational delivery. Leading a responsive private sector housing service focused on improving outcomes for tenants and residents. Developing and implementing service improvement initiatives, policies and operational procedures. Key Requirements Previous experience managing a Private Sector Housing, Housing Enforcement or Regulatory Housing service. Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes. Strong understanding of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and its impact on local authority enforcement. Experience leading complex housing enforcement investigations and regulatory interventions. Experience managing Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, prosecutions and associated legal proceedings. Strong knowledge of PACE, CPIA and evidential requirements for housing enforcement. Experience leading service transformation, performance improvement and change management initiatives. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Manager role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Managers, Housing Enforcement Managers, Regulatory Services Managers, Environmental Health Managers and Private Sector Housing Team Managers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us
29/07/2026
Contract
We are currently looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead a high-performing Private Sector Housing service. This is a senior leadership opportunity to drive improvements across enforcement, licensing and private sector housing standards while ensuring the service remains compliant with current legislation and delivers excellent outcomes for residents. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for enforcement, licensing and policy functions, oversee complex investigations and prosecutions, and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service. The Role Leading and managing the Council's Private Sector Housing enforcement, licensing and policy functions. Delivering statutory responsibilities under the Housing Act 2004, including HHSRS enforcement and property licensing. Ensuring the service is fully compliant with the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and associated regulatory requirements. Managing inspection programmes, licensing schemes, empty homes work and private sector housing enforcement activity. Leading complex investigations, prosecutions, Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders and other formal enforcement action. Overseeing high-profile and complex housing enforcement cases and providing expert technical direction. Managing the development and expansion of selective licensing schemes and associated operational delivery. Leading a responsive private sector housing service focused on improving outcomes for tenants and residents. Developing and implementing service improvement initiatives, policies and operational procedures. Key Requirements Previous experience managing a Private Sector Housing, Housing Enforcement or Regulatory Housing service. Extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes. Strong understanding of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and its impact on local authority enforcement. Experience leading complex housing enforcement investigations and regulatory interventions. Experience managing Civil Financial Penalties, Rent Repayment Orders, prosecutions and associated legal proceedings. Strong knowledge of PACE, CPIA and evidential requirements for housing enforcement. Experience leading service transformation, performance improvement and change management initiatives. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Private Sector Housing Manager role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Sector Housing Managers, Housing Enforcement Managers, Regulatory Services Managers, Environmental Health Managers and Private Sector Housing Team Managers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us
We are currently looking for an experienced Principal Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to lead on complex housing investigations, deliver robust enforcement action and improve standards across the private rented sector. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of complex enforcement cases, provide technical expertise to colleagues and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required. The Role Leading complex housing enforcement investigations within the private rented sector. Investigating breaches of housing legislation, HMO licensing, property standards and management regulations. Undertaking inspections of HMOs, licensed properties and privately rented homes. Identifying hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and determining appropriate enforcement action. Preparing and serving Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties and other statutory enforcement notices. Conducting investigations into offences under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation. Undertaking Interviews Under Caution (PACE) and gathering evidence for legal proceedings. Preparing prosecution files, witness statements and evidential reports. Representing the Council at court, tribunals, appeals and other formal hearings. Working closely with Legal Services to progress prosecutions, injunctions and Rent Repayment Orders. Key Requirements Previous experience working as a Principal Housing Enforcement Officer, Senior Housing Enforcement Officer or equivalent. Extensive experience investigating complex private sector housing enforcement cases. Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO licensing and housing enforcement legislation. Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and determining appropriate enforcement action. Experience preparing legal case files and progressing prosecutions. Experience conducting Interviews Under Caution in accordance with PACE. Experience representing an organisation at court, tribunals or formal hearings. Experience serving statutory notices, Civil Penalties and other formal enforcement measures. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Principal Housing Enforcement Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Principal Housing Enforcement Officers, Senior Housing Enforcement Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health Officers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing enforcement professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
27/07/2026
Contract
We are currently looking for an experienced Principal Housing Enforcement Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced enforcement professional to lead on complex housing investigations, deliver robust enforcement action and improve standards across the private rented sector. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of complex enforcement cases, provide technical expertise to colleagues and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required. The Role Leading complex housing enforcement investigations within the private rented sector. Investigating breaches of housing legislation, HMO licensing, property standards and management regulations. Undertaking inspections of HMOs, licensed properties and privately rented homes. Identifying hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and determining appropriate enforcement action. Preparing and serving Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Civil Penalties and other statutory enforcement notices. Conducting investigations into offences under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation. Undertaking Interviews Under Caution (PACE) and gathering evidence for legal proceedings. Preparing prosecution files, witness statements and evidential reports. Representing the Council at court, tribunals, appeals and other formal hearings. Working closely with Legal Services to progress prosecutions, injunctions and Rent Repayment Orders. Key Requirements Previous experience working as a Principal Housing Enforcement Officer, Senior Housing Enforcement Officer or equivalent. Extensive experience investigating complex private sector housing enforcement cases. Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO licensing and housing enforcement legislation. Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and determining appropriate enforcement action. Experience preparing legal case files and progressing prosecutions. Experience conducting Interviews Under Caution in accordance with PACE. Experience representing an organisation at court, tribunals or formal hearings. Experience serving statutory notices, Civil Penalties and other formal enforcement measures. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Principal Housing Enforcement Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Principal Housing Enforcement Officers, Senior Housing Enforcement Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health Officers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing enforcement professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
