Job Description

Job Introduction

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Are you passionate about making homes safer and better for people? Do you have experience in housing and want to lead a team that makes a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.


The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a dynamic and experienced Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Team Leader to join our Private Housing & Environmental Health Standards team. This is a great opportunity to head a team that works hard to improve shared housing across the borough.

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About the Role

As the HMO Team Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to raise standards in shared housing. You'll lead a team of professional officers, overseeing the delivery of HMO licensing, inspections, and enforcement. Your leadership will be key in ensuring that our residents live in safe, well-managed homes.


You'll be responsible for:

Managing and motivating a team of up to 10, setting clear priorities and performance standards. Leading on the operational delivery of HMO licensing and enforcement. Developing and implementing strategies to tackle rogue landlords and improve housing conditions. Acting as the Royal Borough's subject matter expert on HMOs, providing guidance to colleagues, landlords, tenants and external partners. Representing the Royal Borough at tribunals, court proceedings and public meetings. Using data and intelligence to drive proactive enforcement and service improvements.
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What we are looking for?

We're looking for a passionate housing professional with:

In-depth knowledge of private sector housing, HMO legislation and licensing requirements. A relevant qualification and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Chartered Institute of Housing) Proven experience in managing HMO inspections, enforcement, and legal proceedings. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. A commitment to equality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

A full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle are essential for this role.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for housing standards and community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in making Greenwich a safer, fairer, and healthier place to live.

For an informal discussion please contact Nick Chapman

at

nicholas.chapman

@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Diversity Statement:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close:

All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Early Advert Close:

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

How Applications are Scored:

Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary:

Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values:

Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.

Salary

PO6 - 54,267 to 57,402

Job Reference

royalgreenwich/TP/1593/447

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Closing Date

30 November, 2025

Job Category

Housing services

Business Unit

Housing and Safer Communities

Location

Woolwich, London, United Kingdom

Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required

Standard DBS *

Posted on

07 November, 2025