Housing Health & Safety Specialist (EHO)

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd on behalf of a Kent local authority is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) for an initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend. This full-time role (37 hours) operates on a hybrid basis with 2–3 days on site; attendance on Thursdays for team meetings is mandatory.

Key duties include investigating housing complaints, conducting HHSRS inspections, assessing hazards, enforcing legislation, advising landlords and tenants, and managing a

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of HHSRS.
• Experience investigating housing complaints and conducting inspections.
• Good understanding of Private Sector Housing legislation and enforcement processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to Private Sector Housing complaints.
• Carry out property inspections under HHSRS.
• Assess housing conditions and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
• Undertake enforcement activities in line with current housing legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants and other stakeholders.
• Manage a varied caseload across all areas of Private Sector Housing.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Caseload management

Enforcement

Time management

Education

EHORB registration

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd on behalf of a Kent local authority is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) for an initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend. This full-time role (37 hours) operates on a hybrid basis with 2–3 days on site; attendance on Thursdays for team meetings is mandatory.

Key duties include investigating housing complaints, conducting HHSRS inspections, assessing hazards, enforcing legislation, advising landlords and tenants, and managing a