Our local authority client, based in East London is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Housing Enforcement Officer. You will be expected to provide sound specialist technical advice and support to customers and other Council staff in the area of private sector housing enforcement, including HMO licensing (mandatory and additional).
You will be asked to carry out private sector housing site visits, inspections and enforcement interventions. Investigate complaints, HHSRS, Housing of disrepair, overcrowding, HMO licensing, filthy & verminous, public health EHO case progression and management.
Strong communication skills are important and you will be required to work with other Council departments, members of the public, tenants and landlords. You must hold the HHSRS Cert and have proven experience of working within this field.
The role is payable £25-28 per hour, for an initial 3 month period.