Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Runnymede Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £32 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Private Sector Housing Manager this role will be: KT15 2AH

The right candidate will:

* To manage the Private Sector Housing Officers & Administrator including agreeing the workplan and targets, delegation of tasks, supervision, monitoring of work, training, appraisals and recruitment.

* To respond to complaints regarding property disrepair or poor housing conditions e.g. overcrowding, undertaking inspections and taking enforcement action against owners and landlords in line with legislation and the Council's policy, as appropriate.

* Maintaining a record of committed expenditure for enforcement budgets and produce end of year accounts.

* To maintain adequate records of all enforcement work both through manual files and records and through use of the specialist housing software programme, Civica APP. To prepare regular reports, including statistical reports using Civica APP and committee reports, on the work of the section and other related matters.

* To prepare and submit private sector housing enforcement data/performance information for relevant government agencies relating to HMO licensing, HMO's in general, hazards found/dealt with under HHSRS and any other information requested.

* In the absence of the Private Sector Housing officer to undertake property inspections and crowding and space assessments as part of the Councils Housing Register referrals and in respect of re-housing requests.

We require the following:

* Minimum of 3 years experience working in the Housing sector in the private sector housing /enforcement/grants.

* Knowledge of private sector housing issues e.g. enforcement and the grant regime.

* Experience of staff supervision.

* Experience of working on own initiative.

* Degree in Environmental Health, Housing, Building or equivalent studies.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon