Environmental Health Officer – Private Housing Regulation

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to lead private sector housing enforcement in Maidenhead. You will handle complex investigations, prepare legal documents, and drive compliance with housing legislation to protect tenants’ health and safety.

The role involves representing the Council in court, enforcing HMO and caravan site licensing, and managing enforcement actions under the Housing Act 2004 and related statutes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in housing enforcement or environmental health.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation including the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and legal casework.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex criminal investigations involving multiple offences, including interviewing suspects under caution and handling evidence in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
• Prepare detailed reports, witness statements, and legal correspondence
• Compile prosecution and civil enforcement files in line with relevant procedures
• Represent the Council at Magistrates’ Court and Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Lead on enforcement of housing standards, including HMO and Caravan Site Licensing
• Investigate and enforce breaches of housing legislation, including the Renters Rights Act 2025 and wider landlord and tenant law
• Serve statutory notices and orders, make licensing determinations, commission works in default, and prepare prosecution cases
• Use enforcement powers under the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS to address poor housing conditions
• Conduct inspections and licensing of HMOs and other regulated properties
• Regulate protected mobile home sites through Caravan Site Licensing
• Investigate complaints, service requests, and long‑term empty properties, using both informal and formal enforcement tools

Skills

Housing enforcement

Environmental health

Housing Act 2004

Renters Rights Act 2025

Legal casework

Investigation management

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to lead private sector housing enforcement in Maidenhead. You will handle complex investigations, prepare legal documents, and drive compliance with housing legislation to protect tenants’ health and safety.

The role involves representing the Council in court, enforcing HMO and caravan site licensing, and managing enforcement actions under the Housing Act 2004 and related statutes.