Residential Team Leader

Join the London Borough of Sutton as a Residential Team Leader, leading the private sector housing and home improvement services across Kingston and Sutton boroughs.

You will be a skilled technical expert and modern people manager with extensive experience in the private housing sector, bringing strong technical knowledge in residential environmental health, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

As a leader, you will be collaborative, adaptable, and motivated by continuous improvement, always seeking smart solutions to deliver outstanding outcomes for the communities.

The London Boroughs of Kingston upon Thames and Sutton have joined forces to create an ambitious, forward-thinking Regulatory Service, committed to building vibrant, sustainable communities and delivering high-quality frontline services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong technical expertise in residential environmental health, including HHSRS, HMO Licensing, Renters Rights Act 2025, and other relevant legislation.
• Oversee capital and revenue budgets, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• Lead and manage a team, providing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure excellent performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve services, ensuring effective partnership working and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave.
• Three volunteering days per year.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centers.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health and wellbeing support.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge in residential environmental health.
• Proven experience in leading a team and managing budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable leadership style.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A chance to make a positive impact in the community.

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-13.