Environmental Health Officer (Housing)

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join Housing & Regulatory Services. The role involves enforcing housing standards, delivering HMO licensing, and contributing to public health initiatives across the Borough.

You will conduct inspections, investigations and provide robust evidence for enforcement actions while collaborating with partner agencies. A recognised EHO qualification and driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Environmental Health or related discipline.
• Experience in housing enforcement and regulatory work.
• Strong knowledge of housing and public health legislation.
• Ability to investigate complex issues and gather evidence.
• Good organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability to communicate decisions effectively.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel around the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Investigating complaints relating to housing conditions and taking enforcement action.
• Delivering HMO licensing function including inspections and records.
• Responding to enquiries and complaints relating to empty homes.
• Inspecting and monitoring licensed caravan sites.
• Conducting formal investigations, gathering evidence and supporting legal proceedings.
• Assisting with Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance programmes.
• Responding to public health issues, including verminous premises and public health funerals.
• Collaborating with Planning, Building Control, Environmental Protection and Community Safety teams.
• Contributing to housing-related projects and service improvements.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings to elected Members and partner organisations.
• Supporting the development of trainees, students and work experience placements.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Communication

Report-writing

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Location:

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

06/12/2026 at 23:55

Reference:

PHEHS/26/349198

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Environmental Health Officer to join our Housing & Regulatory Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional who is passionate about improving housing conditions, protecting public health and making a positive impact on local communities.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in delivering housing enforcement activities across the Borough, undertaking both reactive investigations and proactive inspection programmes to ensure residents have access to safe and well-managed accommodation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for a varied and interesting caseload, including:

• Investigating complaints relating to housing conditions and standards and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Delivering the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing function, including inspections, compliance monitoring and maintaining housing records.
• Responding to enquiries and complaints relating to empty homes.
• Inspecting and monitoring licensed caravan sites.
• Conducting formal investigations, gathering evidence, preparing legal documentation and supporting legal proceedings.
• Assisting with the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance programmes.
• Responding to public health-related issues, including filthy and verminous premises and public health funerals.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, including Planning, Building Control, Environmental Protection and Community Safety teams.
• Contributing to housing-related projects, initiatives and service improvements.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings to elected Members and partner organisations.
• Supporting the development of trainees, students and work experience placements.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who:

• Holds a recognised qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• Has experience of housing enforcement, inspection and regulatory work.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant housing and public health legislation.
• Can investigate complex issues, gather evidence and communicate decisions effectively.
• Has excellent organisational and report-writing skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, landlords, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Can work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Holds a full driving licence and can travel throughout the Borough as required.

The Council is committed to maximising equality of opportunity and intends to select the best available person for every vacancy, regardless of any protected characteristic under the Equalities Act, involvement in a trade union, or criminal convictions which are ‘spent’.