Unit Manager - Private Rented Sector Enforcement

Unit Manager - PRS Enforcement - Transform Lives With Bury

Join our Housing Enforcement Team and help shape the future of the private rented sector.

Salary: £50,269 - £51,356 | Fixed Term 12-Month Contact

37 hours per week, Monday - Friday | Hybrid Working | Bury Town Hall |

Depending on service requirements, this may be occasions this may include evening work | Full Training & Support Guaranteed

About Your Role

As Private Rented Sector Enforcement Unit Manager, you will take the lead of a specialist housing enforcement team at a pivotal time for the sector, providing direction, oversight and expertise across private rented sector activity. You will play a key role in embedding the Renters’ Rights Act into operational practice, ensuring consistent, lawful, and effective service delivery.

You will have the opportunity to influence service direction, shape policy and drive performance, whilst supporting and developing a small, dedicated team. Whether you are an experienced manager or a housing professional ready to step into your first leadership role, this position offers an excellent platform to grow and make a real impact.

Your experience within housing, enforcement or regulatory services, combined with your ability to translate legislation into practice and manage competing priorities, will set you up for success in this role. Previous management experience would be advantageous; however, we also welcome applications from experienced housing professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career and move into their first formal management role, as well as those seeking secondment opportunities from other authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small, specialist housing enforcement team, ensuring high standards of service delivery
• Embed the Renters’ Rights Act into day-to-day operations, translating legislation into effective frontline practice
• Monitor and manage performance, risk and enforcement activity, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of policy, procedures and service improvements
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to team members, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture

About You

• Strong experience within housing, private rented sector enforcement or regulatory services
• A clear understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act and its practical implications
• Proven experience of translating legislation into operational delivery
• Confident in managing performance, risk and stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work across a range of partners
• Motivated to lead, develop and support others, either as an experienced manager or an emerging leader
  

  
  Why Bury Council
  At Bury Council, we are committed to improving lives and helping our communities thrive. Guided by our “Let’s Do It” strategy, we work collaboratively with residents and partners to reduce inequalities, support economic growth and ensure everyone can live well in Bury.
  
  Our Benefits

• Generous leave up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme including life cover of three times your salary
• Enhanced familyfriendly policies parental and carers leave to support worklife balance
• Employee perks discounts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests
• Learning and development wideranging training, qualifications and structured onboarding
• Good Employment Charter employer secure, flexible work, annual pay review, wellbeing support and paid volunteering leave
  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and accessible.

Disability Confident Employer

We offer workplace adjustments, access to staff networks and accessible recruitment processes to ensure every candidate can perform at their best. Support is available throughout the recruitment process via HROperations@bury.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee an assessment for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as:

• A member of the Armed Forces community
• A current or former care leaver
• An individual with a disability or longterm health condition