Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a local authority in West London are looking for an experienced Assistant Director Housing Standards to join their team and play a crucial role in their housing operations. Position: Assistant Director Housing Standards Location: West London Salary: £740 a day umbrella Hours: Monday - Friday / 9am - 5pm Contract: 6-7 months (possible extension) Hybrid?: 4 days in the office Key Responsibilities Overseeing and scrutinising strategic and operational work to improve housing standards in privately rented accommodation including Registered Providers e.g. Housing Associations. Improve relationships with Housing Associations with properties in the borough where their tenants have cause for complaint. Ensure private landlords in Council owned stock comply with requirements in leases, for example with regards to alterations, use, nuisance. Increase the response efficiency for complaints about properties in the private rented sector, undertaking inspection and enforcement work to ensure regulatory compliance in the sector including Temporary Accommodation, Registered Providers / Housing Associations. Job Requirements Senior management experience within a local authority, with experience of leading, managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams to achieve high performance. Professionally accredited qualification at Level 5 relevant to housing, construction, surveying or planning. Significant experience of developing and implem