Housing Standards Officer

Venn Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the South East is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a District Council. This role involves improving housing conditions and supporting vulnerable residents. Key responsibilities include leading Disabled Facility Grants administration, inspecting properties, and providing advice on housing regulations. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in surveying or Environmental Health and experience in housing legislation. This is an on-site role for a duration of 3 months, offering hands-on involvement in delivering high-quality environmental health services.

Benefits

Vouchers from high street organisations for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing-related subject.
• Ability to administer Disabled Facility Grants.
• Experience in investigating housing complaints.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the administration of Disabled Facility Grants.
• Work collaboratively to deliver high-quality services.
• Inspect properties for adaptations feasibility.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on housing matters.
• Identify alternatives for impractical adaptations.

Skills

High level of literacy and numeracy

Knowledgeable in housing legislation

Understanding of environmental health principles

Education

BTEC, HND in surveying or Environmental Health

Job description

Based in the South East, on site working, Inside IR35

Length: 3 months

We are supporting a District Council in the South East to engage with a professional Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing Standards Team.

You will have hands on involvement in improving housing conditions, supporting vulnerable residents and contributing to a high‑performing environmental health service.

Key Responsibilities of the Housing Standards Officer:

• Lead on the administration of Disabled Facility Grants and investigate housing complaints
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and managers to help the Housing Standards Team deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused services
• Inspecting properties to assess the feasibility and suitability of proposed adaptations in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and associated regulations
• Providing clear advice and guidance to homeowners, tenants, landlords, Occupational Therapists, Social Services, Planning and Building Control
• Identifying and exploring practical alternatives where recommended adaptations are not reasonable or practicable

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Housing Standards Officer:

• Qualification BTEC, HND) in surveying, Environmental Health or another Housing related subject
• High level of literacy and numeracy
• Knowledgeable in housing legislation, HMO licensing, and environmental health principles

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations