Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer
Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)
Sussex Local Authority
£50-£60 per hour
Initial 6-Month Contract
Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government?
A Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its busy and supportive Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract.
The Role:
As an Environmental Health Officer, you'll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on housing standards, enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations
- Assessing category 1 and category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- Serving statutory notices and undertaking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004
- Preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs)
- Investigating housing complaints, disrepair cases, and poor housing conditions
- Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agencies
- Preparing detailed inspection reports and evidence packs
- Supporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functions
About You
To be considered for this Environmental Health Officer role, you will ideally have:
- Recent experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing team
- Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, and housing enforcement legislation
- Experience preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices
- Ability to independently manage a busy and varied caseload
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
- Environmental Health qualification and EHRB registration (or equivalent) preferred
- Availability to start at short notice would be advantageous
Contract Details
If you're searching for an Environmental Health Officer role with a varied caseload and the opportunity to make a real impact within a Local Authority, this would be a great opportunity for you.
For more information, give me a call on 020 3976 1513 or email shaye@park-avenue.co.uk.
