Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis.*

Housing Standards Team Leader

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Standards Team Leader to lead our busy private sector housing service and help drive improvements in housing conditions across the borough.

As Team Leader, you will provide operational leadership to a team delivering a wide range of housing functions, including housing standards enforcement, property licensing, empty homes initiatives, and the implementation of new and emerging housing legislation. You will oversee complex regulatory and enforcement cases, ensure compliance with statutory duties, and promote a fair, consistent, and customer-focused approach to service delivery.

Working closely with internal and external partners, you will play a key role in shaping and improving services, supporting the development of staff, and contributing to strategic priorities that improve outcomes for residents and local communities.

About the candidate:

You will be a confident and knowledgeable housing professional with experience of managing teams and delivering regulatory, compliance, or enforcement services within a housing environment.

You will possess excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff while maintaining high standards of performance and customer service. Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads effectively.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about improving housing conditions and protecting residents. You will bring a proactive, solution-focused approach and be committed to delivering fair, proportionate, and effective regulation that makes a positive difference to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team delivering private sector housing functions.
• Oversee complex enforcement, compliance, and regulatory casework.
• Ensure effective delivery of housing standards, licensing, and empty homes initiatives.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous service improvement.
• Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Build effective relationships with residents, landlords, partner agencies, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to service planning, policy development, and the implementation of legislative changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Interviews to be held week commencing 23rd November 2026.

If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Tom Edwards, Housing Standards Manager - thomasedwards@wirral.gov.uk

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