Environmental Health Officer
Posted Today by Carrington West
£37 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London
Summary: The role of Environmental Health Officer involves supporting statutory housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and private sector housing standards within a London-based Local Authority. The successful candidate will investigate housing complaints, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with housing legislation while also providing expert advice to various stakeholders. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for site visits across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate housing complaints and carry out inspections.
- Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation.
- Identify substandard housing conditions and take appropriate enforcement action.
- Prepare and serve statutory notices and attend court proceedings as necessary.
- Regulate and license Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Mobile Home Sites.
- Provide expert advice to tenants, landlords, businesses, and the public.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Private Sector Housing Strategy.
- Participate in cross-divisional initiatives as required.
- Provide technical input on planning application consultations.
- Maintain accurate records on the Council's Uniform IDOX system.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Represent the division at meetings and deliver public engagement sessions.
Key Skills:
- Experience in environmental health or housing enforcement.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proactive and professional approach.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Salary (Rate): £36.83 per hour
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A London-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing and Environmental Services team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a key role supporting the delivery of statutory housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and private sector housing standards across the borough.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for investigating housing complaints, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation. You will play a vital role in identifying substandard housing conditions and taking appropriate enforcement action where required, including the preparation and service of statutory notices and attendance at court proceedings when necessary.
You will also be responsible for the regulation and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Mobile Home Sites, ensuring all regulatory standards are met. The role involves providing expert advice to tenants, landlords, businesses, and members of the public, supporting compliance and improving housing standards across the borough.
In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Private Sector Housing Strategy and participate in cross-divisional initiatives as required. The role also includes providing technical input on planning application consultations and maintaining accurate records on the Council's Uniform IDOX system.
You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the London Fire Brigade, housing associations, and voluntary organisations. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will also represent the division at meetings and deliver occasional public engagement sessions.
The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental health or housing enforcement, a strong understanding of relevant legislation, and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. You must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a proactive and professional approach.
Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role due to the need to carry out site visits across the borough.
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