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Housing Standards Team Leader (Temporary Contract)Location: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote Contract: 3-6 months (PAYE or Umbrella) Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Rate: 28 per hour Team Size: Managing 6 officersAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Housing Standards Team Leader to join our Private Sector Residential Standards team within the Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing service that ensures safe, legally compliant, and well-managed homes across the private rented sector.You will oversee a team responsible for property disrepair investigations, enforcement activities, tenancy and landlord compliance, HMO regulation, licensing processes, and proactive work aligned with the Renters' Rights Act and other relevant legislation.This position is ideal for someone who has previously led a housing standards or environmental health function and can step into a fast-paced operational leadership role with confidence.Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and support a team of 6-10 Housing Standards Officers. Oversee complex casework relating to: Property disrepair Private sector housing enforcement Tenancy management issues HMO inspection and compliance Licensing schemes and enforcement Ensure timely and robust investigations and enforcement under relevant housing legislation. Provide expert advice on the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and ensure consistent application across the team. Monitor workload, performance, and service delivery standards. Support the implementation of policies relating to the Renters' Rights Act and other emerging regulatory requirements. Represent the service in internal meetings, multi-agency work, or legal proceedings where required. Essential Requirements HHSRS qualification (mandatory). Demonstrable experience working within private sector housing standards. Previous experience as a Team Leader, Senior Officer, or Manager within a housing enforcement or environmental health team. Strong understanding of legislation including: Housing Act 2004 Renters' Rights Act HMO licensing requirements Landlord and tenant regulations Excellent organisational and people-management skills. Ability to manage complex enforcement cases and support officers in decision-making. What We Offer Competitive pay at 28 per Umbrella or PAYE equivalent Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office). The opportunity to lead a respected housing standards service and contribute to safe, high-quality homes in the private rented sector. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Team Leader HMO Property Management Location: London - Office based role Working: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm Salary: £35,000 - 38,000 DOE + bonus potential City Rooms is one of London's leading HMO property management companies, providing high-quality shared accommodation across the capital. We are proud of our compliance standards, professionalism, and the quality of service we deliver to landlords and tenants alike. We are recruiting an experienced Team Leader to join our Property Management team. The Role Reporting directly to the Department Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of individual HMO properties acting as the operational backbone of the team and the first point of support for the team. Key Responsibilities Team Support & Coordination: First support for team, assisting with queries, workload balancing and operational clarity. KPI Monitoring: Track team performance, flag underperformance or risk areas, assisting with corrective actions and support. Case Support: Assist with high-risk complaints, tenant disputes, and sensitive issues, drafting responses and escalate recommendations, informing all relevant departments. Coaching & Onboarding: Providing coaching and practical guidance, flagging training needs to the department manager. Maintenance Coordination: Act as the link between teams within the property services department, such as but not limited to property management, maintenance, and cleaning team, whilst prioritising workloads and improving communication flow. Quality Control: Reviewing CRM tickets, monitoring emails and correspondence to ensure case handling accuracy and consistency, ensuring trends are noticed and escalated t early. Operational Reporting: Provide clear workload summaries to manager, compliance and complaints status reports to support risk management decision-making. Escalation & Risk Flagging: Identify operational risks and escalate promptly with supporting evidence. Process Adherence: Ensure processes are followed across the teams, suggest improvements to manager to further assist team productivity. Ad-hoc tasks as required What We're Looking For Minimum 2 3 years' experience in HMO property management Strong working knowledge of UK HMO regulations, GSC, EICR, EPC, and licensing requirements Proven ability to support and coordinate a team under pressure Professional, clear and firm communication style High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Self-motivated and able to manage workload without daily supervision A genuine leader, someone who sets standards through example Working knowledge of Fixflo will be beneficial. Familiarity with compliance tracking tools would be highly useful. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for City Rooms, please do not hesitate to apply.

A technical Finance Lead opportunity with Rushmoor Borough Council paying up to £63,671 pa Your new company Rushmoor Borough Council is a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to delivering high-quality services and driving positive change for its communities. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and financial sustainability, the Council is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation, including the implementation of its Delivery Plan priorities for 2025/26 and the start of its Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation journey. Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity to become the Council's expert lead on financial reporting, playing a vital role in shaping the financial future of the organisation. You will be responsible for the leadership, management, development, and production of the Council's Statement of Accounts and lead the external audit process.Your role will involve applying your technical expertise to complex areas such as regeneration and development, the commercial property investment portfolio, and treasury management. You will work closely with key partners and internal teams to ensure high standards in financial reporting and governance, while also supporting the wider finance team in delivering high-quality financial statements.Key responsibilities include: Leading the preparation of statutory financial statements and external audit processes.Acting as the Council's lead on financial reporting, the Collection Fund (supported by LG Futures), and asset accounting.Supporting the development of the finance team and driving continuous improvement in statutory reporting.Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.Managing the Council's Fixed Asset Register and liaising with property teams and external valuers.Contributing to financial sustainability through identifying efficiencies and supporting strategic planning. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience in local government finance or a similar public sector environment - This is Essential.A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). This is EssentialStrong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, capital financing, and statutory accounting. This is EssentialProven ability to lead on the production of financial statements and manage external audits. This is EssentialExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a supportive and ambitious finance team at a pivotal time for the Council. You'll benefit from:A competitive salary and benefits package.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance. We can accommodate a range of working patterns, including working from home (WfH), depending on the needs of the role. This role can support fully remote working. Access to a flextime system, allowing staff to work additional hours between 7:30am and 7:00pm (6:30pm on Fridays) and take up to one day's flexible leave each calendar month.Generous annual leave entitlement:26 days for full-time staff,rising to 29 days after five years' continuous local government service,31 days after ten years,and 34 days after twenty years.Membership of the Hampshire Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. More information is available on the Hampshire Pension Services website.Payment of professional membership fees where a qualification is required for the role.Opportunities for professional development, including training, mentoring, and support for continuing professional qualifications.A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including:Wellbeing days and events24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including an online health portal, confidential telephone support, and face-to-face counsellingCycle to work schemeReduced gym membershipOn-site food and drink facilitiesOption to purchase additional annual leaveVolunteering opportunities in the communityKaarp benefit scheme (discounts and vouchers)Free parking next to the Council offices. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #