Private Sector Housing Team Leader

Private Sector Housing Team Leader - EH0270 - Maternity Contract

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated and results driven individual to lead the Private Sector Housing Team and deliver quality services to our residents and businesses. Possessing an extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidance, you will ensure that the council undertakes and meets all relevant and associated obligations within disabled facilities grants, housing conditions, home improvement loans, HMO licensing, empty properties, and caravan site licensing.

You will need a qualification in Environmental Health and in particular detailed knowledge and experience in the area of disabled facilities grants as well the regulatory private sector housing work areas. Due to the nature of this contract,  experience in a supervisory role would be an advantage.

You should be committed to delivering excellent customer service and building and maintaining effective relationships with officers, members and other key stakeholders and partners to resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication, negotiation and mediation skills are essential. 

You will be able to demonstrate a track record of dealing with complex cases, contributing to business process improvement, and leading by example.  

To be successful at shortlisting you will need to very clearly state how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile.

For an informal discussion please contact Catherine Rayner, Environmental Health Manager on 01730 234306 or Sam Ings, Environment and Neighbourhoods Lead, on 01730 234334. 

In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a range of benefits including generous annual leave, flexi time, free parking, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. 

Our website has information on the benefits and support we offer our staff - https://www.easthants.gov.uk/benefits-working-ehdc   

Appointment to the post will be subject to a DBS enhanced check. 

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to better reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Many of our staff also work flexibly in different ways e.g. part-time, compressed hours and everything in between; please talk to us about the flexibility you need to do this role.

The closing date for applications is 2nd October 2024 and interviews will be held on the 10th October 2024. 

East Hampshire District Council are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.