Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive)

Aatom Recruitment is looking for an Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive) on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive)
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36

Work Pattern: 2/3 Days in a week in Office.

About the Role

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Council is seeking a confident and capable Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Housing Enforcement Officer to join our busy Selective and HMO Licensing Team. This role is vital in helping us deliver our statutory responsibilities under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation, ensuring housing standards are upheld and residents are protected.

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You will be responsible for processing licence applications for selective and HMO properties, investigating housing-related complaints, conducting inspections, and taking enforcement action where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

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Process selective and HMO licence applications.

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Investigate complaints related to housing licensing.

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Conduct property inspections to assess housing conditions.

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Take enforcement action, including serving formal notices and preparing cases for prosecution.

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Ensure compliance with housing legislation and council policies.

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Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders.

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Maintain accurate records and manage a varied caseload.

Essential Skills & Experience

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HHSRS Certificate – Essential

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Environmental Health Degree – Desirable

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Proven experience in a similar housing enforcement role.

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Experience issuing a range of housing-related formal notices.

Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including:

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Housing Act 2004

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HMO regulations

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Enforcement powers available to local authorities

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Excellent inspection and investigative skills, particularly in:

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Fire safety

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Damp and mould

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Overcrowding

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General housing conditions

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Confident decision-making and professional communication skills.

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Ability to draft clear inspection reports, enforcement notices, and correspondence.

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Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

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Collaborative mindset with mentoring or coaching experience being a plus