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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in West London are looking for an experienced Assistant Director Housing Standards to join their team and play a crucial role in their housing operations.

Position: Assistant Director Housing Standards
Location: West London
Salary: £740 a day umbrella
Hours: Monday - Friday / 9am - 5pm 
Contract: 6-7 months (possible extension)
Hybrid?: 4 days in the office 

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing and scrutinising strategic and operational work to improve housing standards in privately rented accommodation including Registered Providers e.g. Housing Associations.
• Improve relationships with Housing Associations with properties in the borough where their tenants have cause for complaint.
• Ensure private landlords in Council owned stock comply with requirements in leases, for example with regards to alterations, use, nuisance.
• Increase the response efficiency for complaints about properties in the private rented sector, undertaking inspection and enforcement work to ensure regulatory compliance in the sector including Temporary Accommodation, Registered Providers / Housing Associations.

Job Requirements

• Senior management experience within a local authority, with experience of leading, managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams to achieve high performance.
• Professionally accredited qualification at Level 5 relevant to housing, construction, surveying or planning.
• Significant experience of developing and implementing operational delivery strategies and policies in relation to housing related services.
• In-depth understanding of existing and pending legislation, such as the Housing Acts, Building Safety Act, Renters Rights Act and other relevant legislation.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to the success of this local authority, please submit your CV to Tyrese at Tempting Recruitment via tyrese.gb@temptingrecruitment or call directly on 0203 854 4909. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and how your skills align with the requirements of the role.

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