Private Sector Housing Officer

CIH International Housing Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave (28 after 5 years

30 days after 10 years

Job summary

Ealing Council is seeking an Environmental Health - Private Sector Housing Officer to handle complex housing enforcement cases and contribute to regulatory actions. The role involves tribunal exposure and collaboration with an in-house legal team, offering significant professional development in a high-stakes environment.

The position operates on a flexible hybrid model, with 35 hours per week and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or registration as Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Sound knowledge of HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System).
• Right to work in the UK is required at interview stage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Environmental Health degree or registration

Job description

Environmental Health - Private Sector Housing Officer

This is not a role for the faint hearted - and that's exactly why it's one of the most rewarding places you can work in housing enforcement. If you're looking for complex cases, tribunal experience, and the chance to work at the sharp end of private sector housing regulation, this is where you'll find it. Our growing team is nationally engaged, focused on enforcement, and deeply committed to making real change for residents. If you want to build serious experience, sharpen your legal and enforcement knowledge, and handle cases that genuinely matter, this is the place to do it.

You’ll be joining a team that is

• Actively involved in national and London-wide pilot schemes, working with:
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• MHCLG
• Greater London Authorrity (GLA)
• At the forefront of housing enforcement
• Operating a large licensing scheme
• Has extensive tribunal experience - you wont just read about enforcement, you'll do it
• Working hand-in-hand with an experienced in-house legal team, giving you support and credibility in complex cases.

The role offers:

• Exceptional professional development
• Tribunal and court experience
• The chance to work on complex, high impact cases
• Support to develop as an expert enforcement officer
• Encouragement and backing for career progression, training and CPD
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives while building an impressive enforcement portfolio

A degree in Environmental Health, or registration as a Registered Housing Health Practitioner or Environmental Health Practitioner is essential, as well as a sound working knowledge of HHSRS.

Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

The Council operates a hybrid model combining working home and from the office, taking a flexible approach to strike the right balance for officers and service delivery.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities' agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

The post holders will be highly motivated, flexible individuals, with excellent customer service skills, able to communicate with people at different levels as appropriate. You will be working with and supporting other team members with complex cases.

For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the role profile.

• Benefits include flexible, hybrid working, 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years of continuous Local Government service.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.

Closing date: 27 September 2026.