Environmental Health Officer/ Private Sector Housing Officer – BF4981

Buckingham Futures; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer for an interim role in the South West of England. The position requires strong knowledge in private sector housing enforcement and excellent investigative skills. Responsibilities include investigating housing complaints, enforcing energy efficiency standards, and collaborating with landlords. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and aims to support a busy team during a temporary absence.

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

• Investigate complaints relating to 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 standards in the private rented sector.

Skills

Private sector housing enforcement

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Case management skills

Tools

Uniform software

Job description

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

• Investigate complaints relating to 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 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 call 020 8125 4321