Environmental Health Officer – Housing Enforcement & Licensing

Aatom Recruitment Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aatom Recruitment is working on behalf of a Local Authority to fill the role of Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive). The position is a 3-month contract with 36 hours per week and a 2/3 office pattern. The EHO will join the Selective and HMO Licensing Team to uphold housing standards.

Key duties include processing licences, inspecting properties, and taking enforcement action under Housing Act 2004. Strong knowledge of HMO regulations and enforcement powers is essential.

Qualifications

• HHSRS certificate is essential.
• Experience in housing enforcement is required.
• Proven ability to inspect and investigate housing issues.
• Good knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and related regulations.
• Ability to issue notices and coordinate enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Process selective and HMO licence applications.
• Investigate complaints related to housing licensing.
• Conduct property inspections to assess housing conditions.
• Take enforcement action, including serving formal notices and preparing cases for prosecution.
• Ensure compliance with housing legislation and council policies.
• Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a varied caseload.

Skills

HHSRS Certificate

Housing Enforcement

Inspection Skills

Enforcement Notices

HMO Regulations

Landlord Liaison

Report Writing

Decision Making

Education

Environmental Health Degree

Job description

Aatom Recruitment is working on behalf of a Local Authority to fill the role of Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive). The position is a 3-month contract with 36 hours per week and a 2/3 office pattern. The EHO will join the Selective and HMO Licensing Team to uphold housing standards.

Key duties include processing licences, inspecting properties, and taking enforcement action under Housing Act 2004. Strong knowledge of HMO regulations and enforcement powers is essential.