Private Sector Housing Manager

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Housing Manager to work within Dudley. 

This role is full time, paying £300 per day, and requires a driving licence. 

Purpose of the Job

The overall purpose of the job is to lead a team of officers responsible for the improvement of housing standards and accessibility in the private rented sector. This includes the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, enforcement against illegal eviction and harassment, bringing private sector empty properties back into use and dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments. To ensure the team reviews and enhances upon its practices in improving standards and accessibility. The post holder is also a member of the section’s management team and will support overall policy development, strategic direction and budgetary control in conjunction with the Head of Service.

Specific Accountabilities

– To lead the private sector housing enforcement team with responsibility for enforcement of housing conditions and management standards – including statutory nuisance, licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, enforcement against illegal eviction and harassment, private sector housing advice, the bringing back of private sector empty properties into use and dealing with unauthorised traveller encampments.

– To regularly review the service and examine good practice in the sector to enhance the service offer.

– To continually examine opportunities to provide greater accessibility to the Private Rented Sector for the Council and partner organisations.

– To undertake fieldwork on site, visits, enforcement and associated administration, including inspection, surveying and assessment of premises, processes and practices relevant to the PSHE team.

– To liaise with, consult and instruct a wide range of professionals including solicitors, architects, structural engineers, chartered surveyors, building contractors in pursuance of the team’s functions.

– To attend and give evidence at Court and Public Inquiries with regard to legislation enforced by the division, including as necessary the supervision of officers and appropriate consultants who may assist in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Key Accountabilities

– To be accountable for and promote equality, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity. Any incident must be reported.

– To participate in a Performance Review and Development meeting and undertake a plan of training where necessary. Develop his/her own skills and expertise in a professional manner.

– In addition to all the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with post holder’s level, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.

This post is subject to the DBS/CRB checking process (delete if not applicable) Driving Licence will be subject to checking with the DVLA. It is a council requirement to have Business Use Car Insurance and a valid MOT certificate (For cars over 3 years old)

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