Team Leader Private Sector Housing
Location: Gloucester City Council
Salary: £41,771 – £46,142 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19/07/2026
Job Requisition Number: 14442
This post is not open to job share.
Overview
Gloucester City Council is an ambitious Local Authority driving the City’s transformation. The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its residents, placing people at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the private sector housing team in enforcing the Additional Licensing Scheme, focusing on HMO standards in Gloucester.
- Support the delivery of the Renters Rights Act 2025 and the Disabled Facilities Grant team.
- Investigate housing complaints, inspect and license houses in multiple occupation, and ensure compliance with mobile home site licence conditions.
- Work closely with wider housing colleagues to improve social and supported housing.
- Apply organisational, communication and mediation skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Adapt flexibly to changing priorities and project demands.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated understanding of housing legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in a local authority housing enforcement environment or grant delivery team is preferred.
- Strong transferable skills, experience and behavioural attributes outlined in the job profile.
Professional Development
The council offers coaching, mentoring, formal training and professional development opportunities.
Working Patterns
Flexible and agile working patterns are available, including part‑time and hybrid office/remote arrangements.
Equality and Diversity
We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on building a high‑performing workforce that reflects the community it serves. We recruit the most suitable person for the job without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, caring responsibilities or disability. We are a disability confident employer committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment procedure if needed.
Right to Work
Right to work is required for at least 6 months of employment. We cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Safeguarding
Gloucester City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Application Process
Applications from Gloucestershire County Council employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at the shortlisting stage.
Please contact the recruitment team if you require support or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process: recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Other Information
Under the Immigration Act 2016, anyone appointed to a customer‑facing role must be able to demonstrate the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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