Private Sector Housing Manager

Posted 23 February 2026
Salary £46,843 - 52,618 per year + up to £5k market force supplement
LocationColchester
Discipline Local Government
Reference34567
Contact NameRachel Bennett

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a local Council based in Essex, who are looking to appoint a Private Sector Housing Manager on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position, offering around 4 days working from home a week, based in Colchester.

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of private sector housing and good people focus.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a team of 9, made up of Private Sector Housing Officers
  • Developing and delivering the council’s private sector housing strategy
  • Led on policies relating to housing standards, licensing, and enforcement
  • Monitoring local housing conditions and identifying priority areas
  • Managing budgets and allocating resources effectively
  • Producing reports for senior management and elected members

Experience required:

  • Knowledge of PSH
  • Court experience

Working hours:

  • 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
  • 1 day in the office a week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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