Environmental Health Officer (EHO) - Private Sector Housing
Hampshire Council
£50 - £55 per hour (Umbrella)
Initial 3-Month Contract
Hybrid Working Available
A Hampshire-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join their Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health Team on an initial 3-month contract.
This Environmental Health Officer role will focus on Private Sector Housing enforcement, HHSRS inspections, housing standards, damp and mould investigations, HMO compliance, and statutory nuisance cases. The successful Environmental Health Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with housing legislation and delivering high-quality regulatory services across the borough.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health Officer with Local Authority experience to secure a well-paid contract with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
Duties:
- Undertake Private Sector Housing inspections and investigations in accordance with the Housing Act 2004.
- Carry out Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
- Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, damp and mould, overcrowding, excess cold, and other housing standards issues.
- Conduct HMO inspections and ensure compliance with HMO licensing requirements.
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints including noise, smoke, odours, and other environmental protection matters.
- Serve statutory notices and take appropriate enforcement action where required.
- Prepare schedules of works and monitor compliance with enforcement notices.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, managing agents, and members of the public.
- Gather evidence, prepare witness statements, and support legal proceedings where necessary.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to deliver effective Environmental Health services.
- Maintain accurate records and case management systems in line with Local Authority procedures.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant Environmental Health, Housing, and Environmental Protection legislation.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
- EHORB Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working as an Environmental Health Officer within a Local Authority setting.
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, Environmental Protection Act 1990, and associated Environmental Health legislation.
- Experience undertaking Private Sector Housing enforcement and regulatory investigations.
- Experience serving statutory notices and progressing enforcement action.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits:
- Competitive rate of £50 - £55 per hour
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Flexible working opportunities
- Initial 3-month contract with likely extension
- Opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority Environmental Health team
If you are interested in this Environmental Health Officer opportunity, please apply online or contact Shaye on 020 3976 1513 for more information.
