Environmental Health Officer - PRS

V85104007

£36 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

South East London, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)
South East London | Hybrid Working (2 Days Remote / 3 Days Office)
£36.83 per hour Umbrella
6-Month Ongoing Contract
Full-Time – 36 Hours per Week

Key responsibilities include:
  • Investigating housing complaints and service requests in line with statutory requirements and council procedures.
    • Conducting proactive and reactive inspections of residential properties.
    • Identifying housing hazards and poor housing conditions using relevant legislation and guidance.
    • Preparing, serving, and enforcing statutory notices and taking enforcement action where necessary.
    • Managing HMO licensing applications and compliance inspections.
    • Regulating and licensing Mobile Home Sites.
    • Providing advice and guidance to tenants, landlords, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.
    • Preparing case files for legal proceedings and attending court when required.
    • Providing specialist Environmental Health advice on planning consultations.
    • Maintaining accurate records using Uniform IDOX and associated databases.
    • Supporting the development and implementation of private sector housing strategies.
    • Working closely with internal departments, housing associations, the London Fire Brigade, voluntary agencies, and external partners.
    • Delivering presentations, promotional work, and training activities where required.
RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you will have:
  • A recognised qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
    • Strong knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, particularly within:
      • Private Sector Housing
      • Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
      • Housing enforcement
      • HMO licensing and regulation
      • Statutory nuisance legislation
    • Experience undertaking housing inspections and enforcement activities.
    • Experience preparing and serving statutory notices.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
    • Experience working within a Local Authority environment (desirable).
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Environmental Health database systems.
    • Full UK Driving Licence.

If you are an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next contract opportunity within a progressive London Borough, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration.