Job Description
Housing Enforcement Lead - Hybrid Working
Location: Staffordshire
Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary
Duration: Until 12 March 2027
Start Date: 7 December 2026
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to join a busy local authority team in Staffordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong background in private sector housing, enforcement and regulatory services, who is confident leading teams, managing complex cases and improving service delivery.
Please note: This role requires attendance in the office three days per week. This is non-negotiable. The remaining working days can be completed remotely.
The Role
You will provide specialist leadership and technical support across private sector housing, housing enforcement and renters' rights, while supporting the day-to-day management and development of the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team of housing professionals
- Overseeing private sector housing enforcement, HMO licensing and HHSRS matters
- Providing specialist advice on housing legislation and renters' rights
- Managing complex and contentious enforcement cases
- Supporting housing strategy, homelessness and temporary accommodation services
- Monitoring performance, compliance and service standards
- Coaching and developing staff to improve service delivery
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Extensive experience in private sector housing and housing enforcement
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, HHSRS and HMO licensing
- Experience managing complex cases and competing priorities
- Previous team leadership or operational management experience
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
- A relevant Environmental Health qualification or equivalent professional experience
Relevant professional membership or registration, such as CIEH, EHRB or CIH, is expected. An HHSRS qualification would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence is required.
Working Arrangements
- £50 per hour Umbrella
- 37 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
- Hybrid working with three days in the office
- Temporary assignment until 12 March 2027
- Start date: 7 December 2026
Participation in an out-of-hours Environmental Health service may also be required.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant housing enforcement experience and are confident leading a team within a busy regulatory environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.
A cover letter is optional but desirable.
Please only apply if you can commit to the three-day office attendance requirement and are available to start on 7 December.