Job Description

Salary:

From 41,511 - 45,718 per annum

Grade:

L

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Selby, North Yorkshire

Our Service:

The purpose of our Service is to provide quality, affordable, healthy and sustainable homes that meet the present and future needs of all our tenants.



The Housing Standards team is made up of five closely linked areas of housing expertise i.e., construction, repairs, improvements, contract management and safety. Each team consisting of suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced trade operatives, surveyors, or contract supervisors.

The role:

As a team leader, you are fundamental to ensuring the successful delivery of the Housing Service. As we enter a significant period of transformation, this newly created role requires a proactive and pragmatic approach to ensure the councils housing assets meet current and future statutory and regulatory requirements. You will manage and motivate a locality-based team ensuring behavioural, quality and safety standards are adhered to.



The core focus of this job is to manage the day-to-day operational delivery of Construction services within the Housing Standards team, ensuring that you provide leadership and direction for operatives to achieve the set objectives. Responsibilities will include delivery of programmes, ensuring the wellbeing, health, and safety of staff in line with health and safety policies and working in line with CDM regulations, review and update RAMS and ensure these are adhered to and adopt good, safe working practices, and review performance throughout the lifecycle of all site operations. All in accordance with Housing Service Plans and Strategies.





For more details, please see the attached job description.

What you will bring:

You will have knowledge of current best practice in social housing relating to tenant safety and the decent home standard. Experience in delivering quality housing repair works along with excellent customer service skills.





You will have experience of managing a team with the ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise workloads to ensure deadlines and targets are met. manage change and deliver continuous improvement.





Excellent communication skills are a must, both written and oral with the ability to problem solve and find pragmatic solutions.

Why North Yorkshire Council?

We offer an exceptional work environment that balances flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to have a significant impact. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:


A comprehensive benefits package, including an excellent local government pension scheme. Enhanced annual leave and flexible working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance. A supportive environment that champions continuous learning and career progression. The opportunity to be part of one of the largest housing services in the country, contributing to high-impact projects and initiatives.

Contact and apply:

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Karl Hankey at Karl.Hankey@northyorks.gov.uk.



To apply, simply click on the "" button. Please upload your CV (ensure personal details are removed) and submit your application by

midnight on Sunday 13

th

July 2025

Key dates:

Closing date: Sunday 13

th

July

Interview date: Week commencing 21

st

July 2025

Key documents:

Total Rewards Brochure.pdf




NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Housing Standards Team Leader, Construction

Salary:

41,511 - 45,718 per annum

Posted:

27/06/2025

Closing date:

13/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59