Private Sector Housing Compliance Officer

Oyster Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Compliance Inspectors to join the Environmental Health Department of a forward-thinking London Council. This district-based position involves conducting compliance inspections as part of the Council’s Licensing Scheme, significantly impacting housing standards and resident safety. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience as either Technical Officers or Environmental Health Officers and will be considered for both full-time and strong part-time opportunities. Attractive market-leading rates offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Officer or Environmental Health Officer.
• Relevant experience in Housing Enforcement or Licensing.
• Ability to conduct Compliance Inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meaningful compliance inspections.
• Work within the Council's Licensing Scheme.
• Impact housing standards and resident safety.

Skills

Compliance Inspections

Housing Enforcement

Licensing experience

Job description

Oyster Partnership is a trusted, long-standing recruitment agency specialising in the contract placement of Environmental Health Professionals. With over 10 years’ experience, we know how to connect talented officers with roles that truly match their skills, ambitions, and career goals. We’re honest, supportive, and relentless when it comes to finding you the right opportunity.

Your New Organisation

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking London Council within their Environmental Health Department, working as part of their well-established Private Sector Housing Team.

Your New Role

This is an exciting district-based Officer position focused on Compliance Inspections for the Council’s Licensing Scheme. You’ll be carrying out meaningful work that has a real impact on housing standards and resident safety.

The Authority welcomes applications from both Technical Officers and EHOs with relevant Housing Enforcement or Licensing experience.

Full‑time hours are preferred, but strong part‑time candidates will still be considered.

Why Apply Now?

The rate on offer is market‑leading—if you're currently earning less, this is absolutely worth putting yourself forward for.

If you’re currently in a permanent job, don’t let that stop you: we can work around your notice period and negotiate a start date that suits you, making this an ideal opportunity if you’re considering a move into contracting or looking for a fresh challenge.

What Next?

If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for, hit Apply and send over your most up‑to‑date CV. Prefer a direct conversation? You can reach me at [e-mail].

If this particular role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re exploring new opportunities in Environmental Health, feel free to get in touch for a private and confidential chat about our other available roles.