Environmental Health Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to support housing standards in Central London on a 3-month contract. The role is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, at a rate of £45.17 per hour inside IR35, and a 36-hour week.

You will manage licensing applications, inspect properties, investigate housing complaints, and take enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004. The ideal candidate has an HHSRS Certificate and housing enforcement experience, with strong reporting and

Qualifications

• HHSRS Certificate is essential.
• Environmental Health Degree is desirable.
• Proven housing enforcement experience in local authority settings.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process selective and HMO licence applications in line with legislation and policies.
• Investigate housing-related complaints and inspect properties for fire safety, damp and mould, overcrowding, and conditions.
• Draft and serve enforcement notices and support prosecution cases where needed.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants and stakeholders to provide clear advice and updates.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare inspection reports and meet statutory deadlines.

Skills

Inspection skills

Decision-making

Communication

Education

HHSRS Certificate

Environmental Health Degree (desirable)

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

Central London | Hybrid - 2 Days in Office
Rate: £45.17 per hour
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Initial Contract Length: 3 Months
Working Hours: 36 Hours per week

Role Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident housing enforcement professional to play a key role in improving housing standards, protecting residents and ensuring compliance with the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation.

The successful candidate will manage licensing applications, investigate housing complaints, conduct property inspections and take appropriate enforcement action. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, manage a varied caseload and make an immediate impact.

What You Will Do as an Environmental Health Officer

• Process selective and HMO licence applications, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Investigate housing-related complaints and conduct property inspections, assessing fire safety, damp and mould, overcrowding and general housing conditions.
• Take enforcement action where necessary, including drafting and serving formal notices and preparing prosecution cases.
• Liaise effectively with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders, providing clear advice and professional communication.
• Manage a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records, producing detailed inspection reports and meeting statutory deadlines.

What You Will Need as an Environmental Health Officer

• HHSRS Certificate - Essential. An Environmental Health Degree is desirable.
• Proven experience in a housing enforcement role, ideally within a local authority, including issuing a range of formal housing enforcement notices.
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO regulations and enforcement powers available to local authorities.
• Excellent inspection and investigative skills, particularly relating to fire safety, damp and mould, overcrowding and housing conditions.
• Confident decision-making, strong report-writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Mentoring or coaching experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £45.17 per hour (Inside IR35).
• Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the Central London office.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on housing standards and resident safety within a busy local authority licensing team.