Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer

Buckingham Futures; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer for an interim assignment in South West England. This hybrid role requires a commitment of at least 2 to 3 days on-site each week. Responsibilities include supporting the Private Sector Housing Team by addressing issues such as damp and mould, enforcing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, and collaborating with landlords and tenants to enhance housing standards. Strong experience in housing enforcement is required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in private sector housing enforcement.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent investigative, communication, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Sector Housing Team in addressing damp and mould, disrepair, and waste accumulation.
• Enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
• Bring long-term empty properties back into use.
• Work with landlords and tenants to improve housing standards.

Skills

Private sector housing enforcement

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Case management skills

Tools

Uniform software

Job description

Good evening,

Buckingham Futures is working in partnership with a local authority in South West England to recruit an experienced and qualified Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer for an interim assignment.

Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 to 3 days on-site per week

This is a front‑line role supporting a busy and dedicated Private Sector Housing Team while the current post holder is on long‑term sick leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Damp and mould
• Disrepair
• Waste accumulation
• Enforce Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
• Bring long‑term empty properties back into use
• Work with landlords and tenants to improve standards in the private rented sector
• (Desirable) Administer Disabled Facilities Grants
• (Desirable) Use Uniform software

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience in private sector housing enforcement
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent investigative, communication, and case management skills

For further information or to express your interest, please contact:

• Kapil: [e-mail]

• Shanley: [e-mail]

• Or call020 8125 4321