We are working with a local authority to appoint an interim Private Sector Housing Team Leader to support enforcement and housing condition improvement work across the borough, with a particular focus on damp and mould. This is a key leadership role within the Private Sector Housing team, aimed at improving living conditions and ensuring landlords meet their legal obligations. This opportunity would suit an experienced Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing professional looking to step into a junior management role. You will lead and support a team of officers, take ownership of complex housing enforcement cases, and work on service improvement projects related to damp, mould and property condition. The Role Support the delivery of private sector housing enforcement, with a focus on cases involving damp and mould, disrepair, and housing hazards Supervise and mentor enforcement officers across three sub-teams, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach Lead investigations into complex housing complaints, including HMOs, under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) Develop and implement action plans, including informal advice, statutory notices, civil penalties, and works in default Support compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and wider energy efficiency initiatives Engage with landlords, tenants and partner agencies to resolve complaints and promote healthy housing standards Support policy implementation and contribute to ..... full job details .....