Housing Officer

Osborne Richardson; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced EHO or SEHO to support its Housing team on a 12-week contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. The role involves delivering housing enforcement work, investigating complaints, and providing professional advice to tenants and landlords. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and experience with UK housing legislation. This position offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working arrangements

Strong extension potential

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health or EHRB registration.
• Recent experience within housing enforcement for a UK local authority.
• Strong working knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver housing enforcement work including HHSRS inspections.
• Investigate complaints and take enforcement action.
• Draft and serve statutory notices and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Provide advice to tenants, landlords, and managing agents.

Skills

Housing enforcement knowledge

Ability to manage a caseload

Professional advice skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health/EHRB registration

Job description

EHO / SEHO – Housing Officer (Contract)

Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: 12-week contract (strong likelihood of extension)
Work style: Hybrid working available

We are working on behalf of a local authority in Hertfordshire who are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Senior Environmental Health Officer (SEHO) to support their Housing team on an initial 12-week contract, with potential to extend.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver housing enforcement work including HHSRS inspections, disrepair, damp and mould, and overcrowding cases
• Investigate complaints and take proportionate enforcement action
• Draft and serve statutory notices and prepare cases for prosecution where required
• Provide professional advice to tenants, landlords, and managing agents
• Maintain accurate case records and produce clear reports
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners

Essential Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health/EHRB registration (or eligibility)
• Recent experience working within housing enforcement for a UK local authority and a strong working knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision

Desirable

• Experience working at Senior EHO level
• Previous contract or interim local authority experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Initial 12-week contract with strong extension potential
• Quick turnaround and immediate start available

If you’re interested or would like more information, please apply today or contact us directly to discuss the role in confidence.