The Housing Standards Team are responsible for overseeing housing conditions, landlord licencing and from 1^st May 2026, when the Renters’ Rights Act, is introduced, tenancy enforcement matters.

Job requirements:

Working as part of the Housing Standards Team in this role you will take responsibility for leading our preparation for the new Renters’ Rights Act, and once operational from the 1^st May 2026 to manage a small team to manage a caseload of tenancy enforcement work; investigating potential breaches of legislation relating to the act and taking enforcement action where necessary.

The role is an exciting opportunity to shape a new area of Sefton’s housing service, supporting tenants and delivering a range of new duties introduced by the act.

Closing Date - 8^th March 2026

Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates week commencing 23^rd March 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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