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Our client, a Local Authority in East Anglia, is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer to support their Private Sector Housing team. You’ll carry out inspections of privately rented residential properties across the area, investigate housing complaints and identify hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). You’ll liaise with tenants, landlords, managing agents and other stakeholders, arrange and undertake property visits, and produce detailed inspection and enforcement reports. You’ll also serve statutory notices where required, progress enforcement action, and support the council’s approach to housing standards, including cases that may lead to civil penalties. The work covers Private Sector Housing, HHSRS, Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector, and the forthcoming Renters’ Rights legislation and associated housing reforms.
Candidates should have previous Private Sector Housing experience within a local authority, with strong knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement legislation. You’ll need experience carrying out property inspections and producing enforcement documentation, the ability to prepare statutory notices and manage cases through to resolution, and an understanding of housing hazards, enforcement processes and associated legislation. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, and good local geographical knowledge would be highly beneficial.
This role pays £45 per hour on a contract of 8 to 16 weeks. Working is flexible, with the expectation of attending the office about once a week and joining team meetings as required. Candidates based in the western part of the area can mainly work from home when not on site visits. If interested, please get in touch to discuss further or submit your CV.