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Private Sector Housing Officer Surrey 45.00 per hour (Umbrella) Interim A Surrey local authority is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to support housing standards, licensing and enforcement activity across the private rented sector. Key Duties Investigate private sector housing complaints and carry out enforcement Manage HMO licences end-to-end, including inspections Undertake property inspections under the Housing Act 2004 Support caravan site inspections and enforcement Carry out Homes for Ukraine property and welfare visits Prepare legal files where required and provide advice to landlords and tenants Requirements Strong experience in private sector housing and enforcement Sound knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 Experience working with vulnerable residents and safeguarding Excellent communication and negotiation skills Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Change Project Manager (Housing) Location: East London/Hybrid Rate: 400 per day (umbrella) A Local Authority in East London is recruiting an experienced Change Project Manager to lead and deliver key housing transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Housing Strategy, you will be responsible for managing strategic housing change projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality. The role will initially focus on the implementation of a new Target Operating Model (TOM) and driving the adoption of new ways of working across the housing service. You will work closely with service leads, frontline teams, and a wide range of stakeholders to embed change, identify training needs, and ensure the department is equipped to deliver improved housing services. You will also map and manage dependencies across the programme, providing robust assurance on overall delivery. Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver housing change and transformation projects Implement the Target Operating Model and embed new ways of working Coordinate stakeholder engagement across departments and with external partners Track risks, issues, benefits, and inter-dependencies across the project portfolio Provide clear reporting and assurance on programme delivery Support co-production of service design with senior leaders, stakeholders, and residents Knowledge and skills required: Strong understanding of current issues affecting local authorities Substantial knowledge of programme and project management methodologies Proven use of project management tools and templates to deliver to time, cost, and quality Experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent) Experience required: Extensive experience delivering change in complex local authority environments Experience working with senior managers, stakeholders, and residents to co-produce services Strong report writing skills, including preparation of complex reports and briefing materials for diverse audiences

Town Planning Development Manager Location: Surrey Rate: 60 per hour (umbrella) A Local Authority in Surrey is recruiting an experienced Town Planning Development Manager to join its Town Planning Team. The key focus of this role is to support the integration of the Technical Support team back into Planning, including redesigning team functions, supporting a team restructure, and providing technical support and training. You will also have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Development Management teams. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Planning, you will help develop and deliver a Planning Improvement Plan, driving service improvement and consistency across the function. Key requirements: Town Planning degree (or equivalent) Extensive experience in Development Management within a local authority Proven experience of team management, restructuring, and service redesign Strong leadership, technical planning knowledge, and stakeholder management skills