About Southwark:
Whilst we are the largest local authority social landlord in London over 30% of our housing stock is in the private rented sector, playing a crucial role in housing our residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Regulatory Services Housing Enforcement: Southwark Council is committed to safeguarding the community and ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant housing. Our Private Sector Housing Enforcement Team plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the borough’s living standards through education, engagement and rigorous enforcement. The team is also responsible one of the largest discretionary licensing schemes in London.
The Role: We are seeking dynamic and experienced Team Leaders to join our Housing Enforcement, Regulatory Services team. In this strategic role, you will work closely with other service team leaders and the manager to develop and ensure the effective delivery and future planning of Housing Enforcement for the private rented sector. You will also align your efforts with wider divisional and council priorities to enhance performance within Regulatory Services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with service team leaders and the manager to strategically develop and implement Housing Enforcement initiatives.
• Lead and manage a team of principal enforcement officers, enforcement officers, and support staff within the Housing Enforcement Service.
• Ensure the team provides a regulatory service that protects the community, adhering to relevant legislation and Council procedures, including the Enforcement Concordat, Enforcement Protocol, Regulatory Services Enforcement Policy, and the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy.
• Drive the delivery of performance targets within Regulatory Services, contributing to the achievement of broader council objectives.
About You:
• A relevant degree in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent academic or professional qualification;
• Ongoing professional and managerial development;
• Sound experience of working in a partnership environment;
• Current or recent experience working in a Private Sector Housing Enforcement team, including property licensing;
• Proven experience in leading, developing, and monitoring the performance of staff involved in partnership working;
• Strong background in policy development, strategic planning, and implementation within a partnership context;
• Expertise in applying and interpreting research methodology and advanced methods of statistical analysis, with the ability to present complex statistical information to diverse audiences.
Why Join Us:
• Play a key role in shaping the future of Housing Enforcement in Southwark.
• Lead a dedicated team committed to improving housing standards and protecting the community.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellbeing support.
Additional details
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Application Process:
Please complete the bespoke application form by answering the three questions, demonstrating how you meet the person specification. Additionally, upload your comprehensive CV, ensuring it is no longer than two sides of A4.
Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Interviews: Week commence: Monday 4th November 2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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