Head of Private Sector Housing & Enforcement

London, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

Job Description

Head of Private Sector Enforcement and Regulation Service

PO9: Starting salary £70,150 pa rising in annual increments to £75,144 per annum incl LW

12- months Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity

Hybrid working

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Private Sector Enforcement and Regulations (PSER) team has responsibility for over 34% of Lambeth’s housing stock which is in the Private rented sector. While most properties in the PRS are well maintained and safe, we are looking for the right person to lead the service in making all available tools to improve the situation for residents in private rented accommodations. PSER team here at Lambeth has a wide and vital remit and covers all areas of the borough as it relates to privately rented properties. The team is dynamic and made up of fellow officers who covers crucial functions such as HMO and Selective Licensing, Enforcement of Privately rented properties, Empty Properties and High-Rise Building for Fire safety issues.

This Head of Service will drive the service forward, putting the safety of tenants and residents at the heart of all the team does, helping to improve the lives of the tenants, educating and working with the good landlords and helping up to tackle and stamp out Rogue landlords in the Borough.

About the Role:

This role would suit an individual who is pro-active, dynamic and resilient with relevant skills and experiences to work across all areas of private rented sector enforcement.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have a goal-orientated approach to complex problems. Leading a busy team, you will need to have an organised and constructive approach to service delivery, be a great team player, lead by example and be flexible and approachable.

You must have knowledge of current housing legislation as it relates to private sector housing and understand all strands of informal and formal enforcement action to remedy instances of disrepair etc. These actions include but are not limited to housing inspections, HHSRS inspections, serving Statutory Notices and attending court.

You must be able to ensure statutory and corporate requirements are being met, maximising opportunities across the team and the private sector to drive forward compliance and standards.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Details of your experience, competence and achievements in this area of work, demonstrating how you meet the values and behaviours of the Council.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Richard Le-Brun at rlebrun@lambeth.gov.uk

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description And Person Specification

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 2 December 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.
  
  
  

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .