Job Description

Job description

About the Role:

The West London Alliance (WLA) is a public sector partnership between seven West London local authorities. Our team delivers initiatives in the sub-region, working across borough boundaries and focussing on the priority areas of economy and skills, employment support, mobility and transport, housing, health and digital. The Commissioning Alliance is the WLA's brand for services which extend beyond West London.



The WLA is seeking a motivated and driven Team Leader to manage our Setting the Standard (StS) team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enforcing standards across London in temporary accommodation. Working with 30 boroughs, the service inspects and grades properties ensuring they meet the required standards to house vulnerable people and families.



The StS Team Leader will report into the Head of Service and will lead the operational delivery and management of the StS Inspection team. This role will ensure delivery of key performance targets and the effective delivery of the Setting the Standard service. This will be in a defined, specialist service area, namely:


Quality Assurance/Intervention Building relationships with Local Authorities Service performance and efficiency

The role will add value and capacity to the established and successful StS service and ensure that we are well placed for future development and growth. The role will ensure we continue to provide the best possible service to our borough members.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The post-holder will have responsibility and accountability for the following:


Ensuring a robust and high-quality inspection service for all member boroughs Fostering and sustaining a strong performance culture throughout the team, Engaging with temporary accommodation providers on issues with specific inspection or properties. Effective and supportive management of all staff under supervision, ensuring inspectors have the appropriate ongoing training, skills and knowledge to carry out their roles to a high standard. To lead on and provide competent, technical and decision-making support to ensure that appropriate STS Guidelines are met, and Local Authority enforcement is followed up where required. Develop and foster strong relationships with Local Authority Environmental Health teams to ensure complex cases have the appropriate follow-up. Provide accurate performance data and write and/or present ad-hoc reports as required to the management team. Effectively review resources to ensure service delivery is optimised and key performance indicators are met. Conduct recruitment activity as required Liaise with the Service Development Manager regarding the potential to expand and develop the service and identify ways to work more efficiently and effectively

Reporting to the Head of Service, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in inspection and enforcement services and experiencing of managing people. They will be adept at efficient service delivery and possess a proven track record in recruiting and developing staff through detailed induction processes.



Candidates should have a robust knowledge of private sector housing legislation and temporary accommodation, coupled with excellent organisational and communication skills. Proficiency in using Windows-based IT systems and Office 365 programmes is essential

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In addition, candidates will require


A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant experience). An up to date HHSRS qualification from a recognised assessor.

This is a full-time post. Applicants are expected to work a 35-hour week, with scope for some flexibility. Secondments are welcome. This role is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process. The role is hybrid, with the post-holder expected to travel within Greater London as required.



Recruitment practices to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults apply to this post in addition to the possible requirement to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



All secondments must be authorised by your line manager prior to completing the application form. Ealing candidates please email a copy of the Secondment Release Form, signed by your line manager to HRSSC-RecruitmentTeam@ealing.gov.uk

by end of closing date

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How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application by [insert closing date]. For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Mike Anderson, Head of Housing, West London Alliance. andersonm@mungos.org



You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.



It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.



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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities' agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.



We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.



Please note all applications will be determined on merit.



Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.



This post is subject to Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process.