£37,938 – £41,511 per annum | Full Time | Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Private Housing Standards professional to join our Housing Renewal Team as the Housing Standards Team Leader. The Housing Renewal Team delivers adaptations, retrofit and private housing regulation across the district.  

Torridge is a beautiful area with a stunning coastline, rolling countryside, and vibrant communities. This role offers the chance to work in a truly fantastic setting, providing an opportunity to grow professionally and to make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents through the improvement of private sector housing standards where necessary and helping to address long-term challenges. 

As the Private Housing Standards Team Leader, you will take the lead on private housing regulatory functions, including private rented sector (PRS) conditions, HMO Licensing and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Working alongside the Housing Renewal Team Leader, you will manage and inspire a dedicated and enthusiastic team, ensuring the effective delivery of services to maintain and enhance housing standards across Torridge. 

Among your responsibilities will be to: 

• Lead and develop the Private Housing Regulatory function within the Housing Renewal Team, providing support, motivation and identifying suitable training and development opportunities. 
• Drive compliance with housing standards legislation, resolving complex cases and enforcing standards where necessary. 
• Work collaboratively with landlords, tenants, letting agents, and external partners to achieve improvements in housing standards. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Experience in housing standards and private sector housing enforcement, including expertise in HHSRS, housing legislation, and PRS improvement strategies. 
• A passion for delivering fair and effective services that benefit the community. 
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively. 

This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly, passionate team, leading a vital regulatory function in a beautiful part of the country.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, contact Phil Gilbert, Public Health and Community Safety Manager, on 01237 428857. 

For more information or to apply for this role, please visit our careers website https://careers.torridge.gov.uk

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Interview Date: 03 June 2025