Private Sector Housing Manager

Private Sector Housing Manager – Harlow District Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Private Sector Housing Manager

The role:

Harlow Essex, is seeking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead and shape the Council's Housing & Renters Rights regulatory and enforcement functions.

This pivotal role will oversee key service areas including HMO Licensing, and Private Sector Housing Enforcement.

You will use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislative powers to drive improvements in the private rented sector, including House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement.

You will be responsible for driving service excellence, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering outcomes that align with corporate priorities.

Working closely with the Head of Service for Environmental Health and Licensing, you will provide strategic leadership, clear accountability, and a visible presence that promotes the service proactively to local residents.

What experience you will bring:

You will demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant legislation, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance enforcement with community-focused service delivery.