Environmental Health Officer in Kent

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next contract in Kent, where you can make an immediate impact within Private Sector Housing?

I'm working with a Local Authority in Kent looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Private Sector Housing team.

Rate: £50-£55 per hour DOE
Location: Kent
Contract: Initial contract with potential to extend

This is a great opportunity for an experienced officer who can confidently manage their own caseload and handle complex housing enforcement work from initial inspection through to formal action.

• Completing HHSRS assessments across both Category 1 and Category 2 hazards
• Applying strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004
• Carrying out inspections and investigating housing conditions within the private rented sector
• Preparing and serving Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) and other statutory notices
• Managing and preparing cases for tribunals
• Preparing cases for prosecution and supporting formal enforcement action
• Producing clear inspection reports, schedules and evidence
• Working with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders to achieve compliance

You'll need strong Private Sector Housing enforcement experience within a Local Authority setting, with the ability to confidently apply the HHSRS and Housing Act 2004 in practice.

Experience dealing with CPNs, tribunals and prosecutions will be particularly important, as they're looking for someone who can pick up complex enforcement work and make an impact quickly.

If you're an experienced Environmental Health Officer with a strong Private Sector Housing background looking for your next Local Authority contract in Kent, click Apply and submit your latest CV, or contact Shaye Box at Park Avenue Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

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