* Are you an enthusiastic, innovative and a self-motivated individual?
* Are you committed to driving up standards of management and conditions in private sector housing?
* Are you able to lead on both the strategic direction and operational areas of our private sector housing functions?
Look no further! We are delighted to be recruiting for a Service Lead - Private Sector Housing to join our welcoming and supportive Housing & Fairer Stockton-on-Tees senior management team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Following the impending retirement of our current Service Lead, an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Private Sector Housing team. You will be responsible for providing effective leadership of the service whilst also being a key member of the wider Housing & Fairer Stockton-on-Tees service management team. Our Private Sector Housing team are committed to improving housing conditions and protecting residents within the borough, ensuring everyone has a safe and well-maintained home. We take a twin track approach, working positively with landlords who take their responsibilities seriously, whilst taking the strongest possible action against those who neglect their responsibilities, making full and appropriate use of legislation to achieve this goal. We are seeking an experienced individual who has significant knowledge of relevant legislation and practices. As the Service Lead for Private Sector Housing, you will ensure that the team delivers services relating to the inspection of private rented properties, Houses in Multiple Occupation and Empty Homes as well as delivering the Councils recently introduced Selective Licensing schemes. This is an exciting time to join the service as you will be instrumental in ensuring we are appropriately prepared for the formal introduction of the Renters Rights Bill. For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £55,318
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home. If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jane Edmends, Assistant Director on jane.edmends@stockton.gov.uk or tel 01642 526682 or Gary Knight our retiring Service Lead Private Sector Housing on gary.knight@stockton.gov.uk or tel. 01642 526621. We are intending to interview on Wednesday 28th May 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted. We look forward to reading your application. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account. #J-18808-Ljbffr