Environmental Health Practitioner (Private Sector Housing Manager) - £45,000-£50,900

Buckingham Futures; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Manager to lead a motivated team and enhance housing standards. The role offers a permanent position with a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will be qualified Environmental Health Practitioners with significant experience and strong leadership skills. Comprehensive benefits and generous leave options are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support and health schemes

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Proven track record of managing teams and budgets.
• Expertise in public health-led housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a skilled housing enforcement team.
• Act as the Council’s technical lead on private sector housing strategy.
• Deliver complex enforcement work and improve health outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Housing enforcement expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Qualification as Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)

Job description

Overview

I’m getting in touch to share a fantastic new opportunity for an experiencedEnvironmental Health Practitionerto step into a leadership role asPrivate Sector Housing Managerwith a forward-thinking local authority inEssex.

This is apermanent, full-time position (37 hours per week)offering not just responsibility but the chance to make a lasting impact on housing standards, public health, and community wellbeing.

As Private Sector Housing Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a skilled, motivated housing enforcement team
• Act as the Council’s technical lead on private sector housing strategy
• Prepare strategically for the upcomingRenters Rights Act
• Deliver complex enforcement work (HMO licensing, civil penalties, safeguarding)
• Improve health outcomes by tackling unsafe and unhealthy housing
• Represent the authority at regional and strategic forums

What We’re Looking For

• QualifiedEnvironmental Health Practitioner (EHP)with significant post-qualification experience
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams, budgets, and complex projects
• Expertise in housing enforcement and public health-led housing
• Confident communicator and problem-solver with a collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plusmarket force supplement(where eligible)
• ExcellentLocal Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave (up to 26 days plus public holidays, flex days & options to buy additional leave)
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A wide range of staff benefits, including wellbeing support, health schemes, retail discounts, and more