Environmental Health Management Lead

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A North London Local Authority seeks an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead a team of PRS officers. The role will improve housing standards, support residents, and drive enforcement excellence across the borough.

• Manage and support a team of PRS officers, ensuring a resident focused service aligned with service standards and the council's PRS Charter.
• Motivate teams, manage complex casework, and lead enforcement activity, including legal proceedings, inspections, and operational performance.
• Provide guidance on PRS legislation and enforcement, covering property licensing, Housing Act compliance, environmental protection matters, and tenancy legislation.
• Develop policies and procedures, improve reporting systems, maintain accurate records, and keep public facing information clear and compliant.

• Previous experience within a private sector housing or residential environmental health team.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of relevant housing legislation, including the Housing Acts 1988 & 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Renters' Rights Act 2025, and related enforcement powers.
• Experience managing prosecutions, financial penalties, tribunals, and complex investigations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT literacy and experience using housing or licensing systems.

Contract position paying £441 per day under Umbrella (Inside IR35).