Bury Council
Unit Manager - Private Rented Sector Enforcement
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Unit Manager - PRS Enforcement
Transform Lives With Bury
Salary: £50,269 - £51,356 | Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Fri) Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Base: Bury Town Hall Occasionally requires evening work
Join Our Housing Enforcement Team
Help shape the future of the private rented sector at a critical time for change.
About the Role
As Unit Manager of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Enforcement Team, you will:
- Lead a dedicated team during a transformative period for housing enforcement
- Provide direction, oversight, and expertise across private rented sector activity
- Embed the Renters’ Rights Act into operational practice, delivering consistent, lawful, and high-quality service
This role offers an exciting opportunity to: ✔ Influence policy and drive performance improvements ✔ Develop a small team with training, support, and leadership opportunities ✔ Make a tangible impact in shaping housing Regulation & enforcement
Ideal for: Experienced managers, housing professionals ready for leadership, or career changers seeking their first formal management role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & manage a team dedicated to housing enforcement
- Embed legislation (e.g., Renters’ Rights Act) into daily operations
- Monitor performance & risk, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks
- Foster strong stakeholder relationships (internal & external partners)
- Contribute to policy development & service improvements
- Provide guidance, development, and leadership to the team
- Work with flexibility, accommodating occasional evening shifts when required
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About You
Essential
- Proven housing enforcement or regulatory experience* (council or statutory enforcement preferred)
- Deep understanding of the Renters’ Rights Act and its practical implications
- Ability to translate legislation into operational strategy
- Strong performance management & risk assessment skills
- Confident stakeholder relationship-building and communication
- Willingness to transform into a leadership role (experience not mandatory but advantageous)
- Motivation to develop others
Desirable
- Formal management experience
- Knowledge of disclosure, disclosure barring, or safeguarding frameworks
- Experience working in Local Government settings
- Interest in learning & growth pursuit (training schemes, leadership development)
Why Bury Council?
"Let’s Do It" – Our Strategy
Bury Council is committed to reducing inequalities, boosting economic opportunities, and helping residents thrive.
Benefits Included
- Generous Paid Leave: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 31 days after 5 years in LG). Top-up option available for further leave.
- Local Government Pension: UK’s largest scheme with life cover (3x salary lump sum) and customisable options.
- Family-Friendly Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, carers, and adoption leave.
- Discounts & Perks:
- Savings on groceries, holidays, and tech
- Free flu/jab eye tests
- Phone/salary sacrifice packages
- Cycle scheme contributions
- Learning & Progression: Assessments, workshops, apprenticeships, and tailored onboarding.
- Flexible, Secure Work: An Equal Pay Charter member with unions recognised; health & wellbeing prioritised.
- Equality & Inclusion: Values diverse thoughts and backgrounds to reflect Bury’s communities.
- Dedicated Support Programs:
- Disabled Staff Network
- Neurodiversity & Mental Health Networks
- Workplace adjustments tailored to individual needs
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- Guaranteed assessment for applicants matching panel needs and meeting one of:
- Armed Forces Reserve/Vet (serving personnel/veterans)
- Care leavers (current or former)
- Disabled or long-term health condition worker
- Guaranteed interviews for qualifying underrepresented applicants if meeting the essential criteria.
Please disclose gaps in CVs and provide references (min. 10 years professionally).
Take the Next Step
For informal discussions, contact Adam Bucior: 0161 253 5527 For accessibility adjustments or further information, email: HROperations@bury.gov.uk – (quote job title/reference number + your name.)
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