Principle Private Sector Housing Officer

The Principle Private Sector Housing Officer plays a key role in the overall strategic direction of the Council. The role provides policy leadership and direction on all private sector housing issues for the Borough, including projects on a pan London basis. Primarily delivering on Hillingdon's vision and corporate strategy in relation to the Borough's private sector housing, the role makes measurable contributions to the wellbeing of our residents Leading a number of multidisciplinary teams, Private Sector Housing Service Manager is influential in creating, developing and supporting partnership relationships across the Council.

Having oversight of the teams accountable for the provision of required frameworks, the role ensures a comprehensive Borough-wide housing service for our residents.

Duties Includes:

• Manage a team delivering a high quality, responsive private sector housing service that meets the needs of its customers.
• Responsible for ensuring enforcement action taken is in line with legislation and Council policies that may include issuing formal notices, fixed penalties, cautions, and prosecution action.
• Supervise the granting of licences, ensuring all legal provisions are met and licence conditions are appropriate and be responsible for the security of evidence held and act as a witness in prosecution and tribunal cases when required.
• Supervise the delivery of excellent customer service, providing operational leadership in improving housing conditions in the private rented sector and improving the management and conditions in HMOs through licensing and enforcement.
• Ensure that the service is effective and efficient and all enforcement of legislation is fair, transparent, clear and consistent and in accordance with the Council's procedures and enforcement policy.

If you have previous experience in these areas and keen to develop your knowledge further this is a perfect team for you. Management that are willing to help all case managers be the best they can possibly along with a strong hour rate.

Ackerman Pierce can guarantee a weekly payment service and a 1-2-1 account manager during your time with the agency. Including an Ackerman Pierce welcome pack to

If you are interested in the role or have any further questions, please contact the housing department at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)