Environmental Health Officer - Housing

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing compliance agency in the City Of London is seeking a dedicated professional to manage inspections and enforcement related to private housing. You will work to improve housing quality through compliance investigations and collaborative efforts with landlords and tenants. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of housing legislation and be skilled in communication and report writing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and related housing enforcement legislation.
• Demonstrable experience conducting HHSRS assessments and housing condition inspections.
• Confidence preparing and serving statutory notices and managing enforcement casework.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties under the HHSRS.
• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices when required.

Skills

Knowledge of Housing Act 2004

HHSRS assessments

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Report-writing skills

Job description

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll manage a varied caseload—from complaint investigations to proactive compliance work—contributing directly to improving the quality of private housing across Hertfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Investigate complaints relating to poor housing conditions, disrepair, or property management issues.
• Prepare and serve enforcement notices, and support formal action or prosecution where required.
• Advise landlords, agents, and tenants on legislative compliance and good practice.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and evidence in line with council procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to raise housing standards.

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and related housing enforcement legislation.
• Demonstrable experience conducting HHSRS assessments and housing condition inspections.
• Confidence preparing and serving statutory notices and managing enforcement casework.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently with minimal supervision...