Location
Perivale

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£84,459 - £92,332 plus allowances (if applicable)

About the Role
We are recruiting for a Head of Private Sector Housing Enforcement within the Housing Strategy, Policy and Regulatory Assurance Division of the Housing and Regeneration Directorate. The private sector makes up 38% of all homes in Tower Hamlets. If you are passionate about driving up housing conditions for residents living in these homes and can bring experience from elsewhere of a performance-driven culture delivering positive outcomes for residents, we would love to hear from you.

In this role you will:
- Manage 4 teams delivering 3 licensing schemes as well as a reactive service.
- Deliver a dynamic and solid response to the Renters Rights Act 2025, ensuring the legislation 'lands well' in Tower Hamlets.
- Establish a data culture and a comprehensive performance framework to deliver excellent services.
- Roll out our new ICT system.
- Lead the renewal of our Selective Licensing scheme.

About Tower Hamlets Council
Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, we offer unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, located directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation, and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., season ticket loans).
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Experience
- Managing multiple teams delivering housing enforcement and licensing schemes.
- Using relevant powers and duties to improve housing conditions and deliver responsive services to residents.
- Implementing new initiatives or legislation and resourcing appropriately.

About you
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and across organisational boundaries.
- Passionate about driving up housing standards and delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Qualifications
- Degree or diploma level qualification in Environmental Health.