Buckingham Futures

I’m getting in touch to share a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to step into a leadership role as Private Sector Housing Manager with a forward-thinking local authority in Essex.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) offering not just responsibility but the chance to make a lasting impact on housing standards, public health, and community wellbeing.

As Private Sector Housing Manager, you will:

Lead and inspire a skilled, motivated housing enforcement team
Act as the Council’s technical lead on private sector housing strategy
Prepare strategically for the upcoming Renters Rights Act
Deliver complex enforcement work (HMO licensing, civil penalties, safeguarding)
Improve health outcomes by tackling unsafe and unhealthy housing
Represent the authority at regional and strategic forums

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) with significant post-qualification experience
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams, budgets, and complex projects
Expertise in housing enforcement and public health-led housing
Confident communicator and problem-solver with a collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary plus market force supplement (where eligible)
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave (up to 26 days plus public holidays, flex days & options to buy additional leave)
Professional development and career progression opportunities
A wide range of staff benefits, including wellbeing support, health schemes, retail discounts, and more