Private Sector Housing Officer

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) Kent Local Authority £55-£60 per hour Initial 6-Month Contract Hybrid Working (3 days on site) Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government? A Kent-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 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. For more information, give me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)