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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



We’re committed to delivering high-quality, safe and affordable homes for our communities. Our Housing Service plays a critical role in shaping housing policy, supporting vulnerable residents, and enabling the delivery of affordable housing schemes across the District.
As our new Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of four, which includes one Housing Enabling Officer, two Senior Private Sector Housing Officers, and one Private Sector Housing Support Officer, alongside indirect line management of external contractors. You’ll shape long-term plans, deliver projects that make a real difference, and work closely with partners to drive forward the Council’s housing ambitions.
Everything you need to know
We’re looking for an experienced housing professional with strategic vision, leadership ability, and a passion for improving homes and lives. Based at our Sevenoaks office, you'll also work closely with communities, contractors, and regional housing partners to ensure local needs are met and standards are upheld.
You'll be appointed at Band G (£51,494 – £54,587), with additional benefits including a generous pension, flexible working options, and a supportive working environment that values your expertise and initiative.
What you will be doing
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<li>Leading the Housing Policy and Enforcement team, managing officers and external contractors to deliver the Council’s housing priorities.</li>
<li>Developing and delivering the Council’s Housing Strategy, Empty Homes Strategy, and Private Sector Housing Grant and Enforcement Policies.</li>
<li>Supporting and enabling affordable housing delivery through strategic partnerships with Registered Providers, Homes England and health sector organisations.</li>
<li>Driving improvements in private sector housing, including the use of enforcement powers, licensing schemes, and grant delivery (e.g. Disabled Facilities Grants).</li>
<li>Overseeing the development and consultation of housing policy, ensuring plans are evidence-led and responsive to local need.</li>
<li>Managing housing data, needs assessments and monitoring performance against key targets and national indicators.</li>
<li>Representing the Council at regional forums and working groups, such as the Kent Housing Group Strategy and Enabling Sub-Group.</li>
<li>Deputising for the Head of Housing when required and advising Members, SMT and external partners.</li>
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What you will bring to the role
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<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li>
<li>Strong strategic thinking and the ability to analyse housing needs across a wide range of community groups.</li>
<li>Proven success in housing policy, strategy, enabling and/or private sector housing enforcement.</li>
<li>Substantial experience in managing projects, teams and partnerships in a local government or housing setting.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected Members, developers, landlords, planners, and residents.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of current housing legislation, planning policy and funding mechanisms.</li>
<li>A track record of developing successful bids and securing external funding for housing initiatives.</li>
<li>Budget and performance management experience with a focus on outcomes, risk management and value for money.</li>
<li>A customer-focused approach and ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours attendance.</li>
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What’s in it for you
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons on:
01732 227272
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 7th September 23:59
Interview date: 25th September&nbsp;

Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £49,083 - £52,116 (PO5) Contract Type:&nbsp;Full-time, Permanent. Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 Working style:&nbsp;Hybrid – Working 3-4 days on-site, 1 day work from home. Application Deadline:&nbsp;8th September&nbsp; Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;Week commencing the 15th &amp; 22nd September 2025 Reference: 1461 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role:&nbsp; We are currently hiring for two Disrepair Surveyors to join our thriving Housing service. The role is responsible for assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across LBWF's portfolio and supporting the Repairs Partnering team to ensure contractors, consultants and partner agencies achieve high quality work across all repair contracts to compliance standards, specification, schedule, and cost. You will keep detailed digital records and provide reports of various aspects of work, based on frequent site visits, and ensure the asset management database is updated. The position is committed to delivering a resident-focused approach when dealing with disrepair cases. Close collaboration and support will be essential in coordinating with the Building Safety Operations and Building Safety Compliance teams to ensure our homes are safe and regulatorily compliant. &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20%20Disrepair%20Surveyor%20PO5.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>&nbsp; Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>High level of resident engagement to understand and document their concerns regarding their home.</li> <li>To collaborate with housing and legal teams in addressing potential disputes related to disrepair claims.&nbsp;</li> <li>To undertake inspections and audits of partnering contractors particularly in relation to disrepair. Reviewing completed work against the schedule and contractor invoices and resolving issues as necessary.</li> <li>To provide management reports and schedules relating to any deficiencies identified, and when necessary, certify rectification of snagging of items.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with the Repairs Partnering team ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality, and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards, and legislation, particularly health and safety.</li> <li>Where required, design and specify works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor expenditure, and complete sign off.</li> <li>As required support other surveying functions within Housing Assets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake / support consultation procedures. Identify issues, resolving as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary.</li> <li>Collate process and analyse complex information. Ensure all required records and information are maintained correctly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Challenge customers’ practice and minimise risk, referring concerns to line manager.</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Experience of administering building contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of administering partnering contracts.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of building surveying in residential environment</li> <li>Experience of Stock Condition Surveys</li> <li>Experience of HHSRS assessments</li> <li>Experience of liaising with residents</li> <li>Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.</li> <li>Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance</li> <li>Project Management Skills</li> <li>Applying Health &amp; Safety, Customer Care and Communications policies appropriately</li> <li>IT literate, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.</li> <li>Good report writing skills</li> </ul> Indicative Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> <li>Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing association</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. &nbsp;For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharon-Leigh Gordon, AD Housing Repairs and Planned Works at <a href="mailto:sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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