Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Slough; In loco; GBP 63.000 - 87.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) role in Maidenhead requires extensive experience in housing enforcement to drive improvements in housing standards and tenant safety.

The successful candidate will lead investigations, prepare legal documentation, and represent the Council in Magistrates' Court and Tribunal proceedings, ensuring compliance with Housing Act 2004 and related regulations.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Lead enforcement of housing standards and regulate HMOs and caravan sites.
• Manage complex criminal investigations and prepare witness statements.
• Represent the Council in court and tribunals as needed.
• Prepare prosecution files and coordinate with Legal Services.
• Inspect properties and issue licensing determinations under relevant Acts.

Conoscenze

Housing enforcement

Environmental health

Legal casework

Formazione

Experience in housing enforcement

Strumenti

PACE framework

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Working Pattern: 3 days per week in office

Rate: £55 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer to take a leading role in delivering private sector housing regulation and enforcement functions. This is a complex and varied position involving criminal investigations, legal case preparation, and enforcement action to improve housing standards and protect tenants' rights. You will play a key role in driving improvements in resident health, safety, and wellbeing through effective enforcement of housing legislation.

Key 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, referring cases to Legal Services where appropriate
• Represent the Council at Magistrates' Court and Tribunal (Property Chamber)
• Lead on enforcement of housing standards, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (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 Housing Health and Safety Rating System (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

About You

• Have significant experience in housing enforcement, environmental health, or a related field
• Possess strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025
• Be confident managing complex investigations and legal casework
• Show a strong commitment to improving housing standards and protecting vulnerable residents

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency