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.

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