Job Description

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).