There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. Weve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Housing Standards Manager
About the Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to hit the ground running and be the lead officer to Manage the Council's Housing Standards services and drive forward improvements to private sector housing across the borough.
About the candidate:
You will need to be an energetic and inspirational leader, ready to inspire a multi-disciplinary team of 27 to deliver wide ranging services to an excellent standard.
We are looking for an innovative and creative manager with excellent communication skills and experience in the delivery of private sector housing services, but also someone who is keen for the responsibility to put your own stamp on how the service can be further developed.
You will have a detailed, in-depth understanding of the legal and technical requirements of the service and a proven track record of managing or supervising areas as diverse as Home Improvements, Empty Properties, Selective Licensing, HMOs, Enforcement and Healthy Homes services; You will ensure that housing standards programmes are successfully implemented, monitored and delivered on time and within the capital programme budget available and that housing standards across the borough continue to improve with the right interventions.
Working at Wirral
Youll also want to know what its like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! Weve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. Were serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. Youll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Chris Macdonald - Head of Permanent Recruitment, Public Sector - cm@hc-exec.co.uk