Environmental Health Officer, Private Sector Housing

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team on an interim basis. The role focuses on inspecting, enforcing and improving housing conditions to ensure safe, healthy living environments for residents.

You will manage a varied caseload, including inspections, licensing, investigations and enforcement, while preparing legal documentation and supporting prosecutions as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of housing legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to prepare legal documentation and support prosecutions.
• Experience with Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Strong communication and liaison skills with residents, landlords and partners.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing standards complaints and undertake HHSRS assessments.
• Support Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement actions.
• Prepare statutory notices and manage enforcement processes.
• Engage with residents, landlords and partner agencies to improve housing conditions.

Skills

Environmental health

Housing standards

Enforcement

HHSRS assessments

Legal documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team on an interim basis. The role focuses on inspecting, enforcing and improving housing conditions to ensure safe, healthy living environments for residents.

You will manage a varied caseload, including inspections, licensing, investigations and enforcement, while preparing legal documentation and supporting prosecutions as required.