Housing Enforcement Lead
Contract Role | 6 Months
£30-£40 per hour (Umbrella)

Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Hybrid working - 2 days working from home

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Housing Enforcement Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of critical housing services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished professional with a strong background in housing enforcement, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, who thrives in a dynamic and high impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Housing Enforcement Lead, you will provide functional leadership and oversight across the following core service areas:

• Private Sector Housing, including:
  • Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
  • HMO Licensing
  • Fire Safety in High-Rise Dwellings
  • Asylum Accommodation
  • Public Health in Housing
• Renters' Rights, including implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and policy
• Housing Strategy, encompassing:
  • Homelessness services
  • Temporary Accommodation
  • Supported Accommodation
  • Affordable Housing initiatives

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and driving service improvements to ensure compliance, consistency, and high quality delivery across all workstreams
• Ensuring robust processes, standards, and regulatory requirements are met and continually enhanced
• Providing specialist, professional advice and support to internal teams, stakeholders, and partners
• Managing and resolving complex housing cases with confidence and expertise
• Contributing to strategic planning and service development within the housing function

About You

• Strong experience in housing enforcement within a local authority or similar environment
• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, compliance frameworks, and best practice
• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to manage complex workloads and drive outcomes
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to handle cases of varying complexity
• A proactive, solutions focused approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills