Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing

Job Title: Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing

Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing

Contract Type: Contract

Location: South East London

Industry: 4Recruitment Services Careers

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: TBC

REF: 1156486

Contact Name: Lily

Contact Email: lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Job Published: 2 days ago

Pay: £45 per hour

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Private Sector Housing Team and help protect the quality of life of our residents. This is an exciting time to join the team as we have recently completed a consultation on introducing additional and selective licensing schemes, recognizing the importance of good housing and the role of private sector landlords in building thriving communities.

About the Role

• Around 60 percent of the role involves inspections, ensuring compliance with HMO licensing and housing standards.
• Conduct investigations into housing conditions, respond to complaints, and provide guidance to landlords and tenants.
• Contribute to the implementation of licensing schemes and work on improving private sector housing conditions.
• Potential involvement in tall building fire safety and out-of-hours noise investigations.
• Flexible working arrangements, with a combination of office, home, and site-based work.

About You

• EHRB/Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the private rented sector and regulatory environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at a pivotal time for private sector housing in Reading.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.