Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (3-6 month contract)
Rate: £45 - £55 per hour (umbrella, dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid (East Midlands based)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 11th November 2025
An East Midlands-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Standards Team Leader to join their Private Sector Housing Service on an interim basis.
This role is ideal for an Environmental Health professional or Private Sector Housing specialist with proven leadership experience, looking to make a tangible difference to housing conditions across the borough.
The Role
You'll lead the Housing Standards and Licensing Teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that improve standards in the private rented sector.
You'll oversee complex housing complaints, support your officers in enforcement activity, and ensure the Council's statutory responsibilities are met efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Housing Standards and Private Sector Licensing teams.
Oversee investigations into housing disrepair, poor conditions, and unlicensed properties.
Support, mentor, and develop staff - ensuring strong performance and effective teamwork.
Deliver and monitor mandatory, selective, and additional licensing schemes.
Lead on complex casework, including enforcement and prosecution where necessary.
Monitor service performance, budgets, and ensure value for money in delivery.
Represent the Council at internal and external meetings, working groups, and case conferences.
Work collaboratively with landlords, tenants, letting agents, universities, and partner agencies to raise housing standards across the borough.
Essential Requirements
Strong knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and related legislation.
Proven experience managing or supervising staff within a Housing Standards or Environmental Health service.
Background in enforcement and housing condition inspections.
Excellent communication, report-writing, and case management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and lead a high-performing team.
Desirable
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or relevant housing qualification.
Experience managing licensing schemes within the private rented sector.
Prior experience within a Local Authority Housing Standards Team.
Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jacques at Park Avenue Recruitment on 0203 795 4835 or email jacques@park-avenue.co.uk.
Please note: Not all roles are advertised. I work with Local Authorities across the East Midlands and wider UK, recruiting for interim positions in Environmental Health, Private Sector Housing, and Licensing.
Get in touch to discuss opportunities suited to your experience.
