Environmental Health Officer

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join its Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team. The successful candidate will address poor housing conditions, inspect properties, enforce licensing requirements, and maintain case records. This is a permanent position with flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for training and professional development. Ideal for motivated individuals committed to improving residents' housing conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development opportunities

Professional subscription payment

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of private sector housing enforcement.
• Experience in a regulatory or enforcement role is preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate case records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect private rented properties for compliance.
• Enforce licensing requirements and take enforcement action.
• Manage case records using digital systems.

Skills

Knowledge of housing enforcement

Experience in private sector housing

Strong communication skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team. This role is ideal for someone who is practical, motivated, and confident in taking responsibility for their work, with a genuine commitment to improving housing conditions and residents’ lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Addressing poor housing conditions, taking enforcement action against rogue landlords, dealing with unlicensed premises, and supporting improvements in energy efficiency and fire safety.
• Inspecting private rented properties, enforcing licensing requirements, carrying out HHSRS assessments, identifying hazards and required works, and serving statutory notices where necessary.
• Managing your own caseload and maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records using the council’s digital systems.

Qualifications and Experience

You will need a good working knowledge of private sector housing enforcement, including housing defects, repair standards, and relevant legislation. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in private sector housing or a similar regulatory or enforcement role.

Training and Support

You will be supported on a day-to-day basis by Senior Officers and the Team Manager. There will be opportunities to build your skills and experience through internal and external training, including access to CPD and payment of a relevant professional subscription.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be appointed at Grade PO2. We also offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mohammad Islam at [e-mail] or 0208 921 3807

Application

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