Welcome to the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in joining Hammersmith & Fulham Council as our new Assistant Director, Housing Standards. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in one of London’s most forward-thinking and ambitious boroughs.

At the heart of our housing strategy is a commitment to raising standards in the private rented sector, ensuring that all residents regardless of tenure have access to safe, high-quality homes. We are proud of our proactive, resident-focused approach, and we are looking for a leader who shares our passion for delivering excellence through innovation, strong operational delivery, and a deep sense of social responsibility.

You will lead a high-performing team responsible for enforcement, licensing, and regulation across a diverse and dynamic housing landscape. Your leadership will be key to maintaining a responsive, efficient, and compassionate service, that protects tenants, supports landlords, and upholds the highest standards of housing quality and safety.

We’re a distinctive borough with a strong commitment to housing excellence. We work in close partnership with our residents, co-producing solutions and shaping services together. We do things with our communities, not to them.

As a senior leader, you will be part of the wider Housing Senior Leadership team, working collaboratively across the Council to ensure that private housing standards are fully integrated into our broader housing and public health agendas.

We are seeking a strategic, commercially aware leader—someone who can drive service improvement, manage complex regulatory frameworks, and inspire teams to deliver real impact for our residents.

In return, we offer a rewarding and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a lasting difference in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs.

We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and impactful role.

With best wishes,