Environmental Health Officer

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local borough council in London is seeking an Environmental Health Officer or Lead Officer to join their team dedicated to improving private housing conditions. The successful candidate will lead enforcement activities against non-compliant landlords and ensure adherence to housing standards. The position offers professional development opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Coverage of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer or applicable experience.
• Experience in compliance-focused roles.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support enforcement activities against non-compliant landlords.
• Ensure compliance with housing standards and licensing schemes.
• Deliver timely interventions to improve housing conditions.

Skills

Experience in private sector housing regulation

Compliance-focused skills

Ability to lead enforcement activities

Job description

Environmental Health Officer / Lead Environmental Health Officer (dependent on experience)

We're delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking, ambitious, and growing Environmental Health - Private Housing Regulation & Fire Safety Team at the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

We're working hard to improve housing conditions and make homes safer and healthier in the private rented sector (PRS). Our team takes a proactive, well-informed approach with a clear focus on protecting the health and wellbeing of our residents. To keep making progress, we're looking for committed people who want to make a real difference in the community.

You'll be joining a friendly, motivated, and professional team that takes pride in the work we do. Whether you're already a qualified Environmental Health Officer or looking to move into a Lead Officer role, we'll place you at the right level based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

In this role, you will lead or support targeted enforcement activities against non-compliant landlords, ensuring compliance with housing standards and residential licensing schemes to help create healthier, safer homes for our residents. You will deliver timely and effective interventions while working collaboratively within a values-driven, outcomes-focused team. Your contribution will also support the ongoing design and delivery of service improvements across the PRS.

In return, we offer strong support for your professional development, including access to CPD opportunities and both internal and external training resources. We cover professional membership fees and provide flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to promote a healthy work-life balance. You'll be part of a service that values innovation, integrity, and meaningful impact in everything we do.

You'll be supported by experienced Senior Officers and a dedicated Team Manager who are committed to your growth and development.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in private sector housing regulation or other compliance-focused roles.

For more information or to make an application, please visit jobsearch.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.