Senior EHO (Private Sector Housing)

North Devon District Council; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

North Devon District Council is seeking a Senior EHO (Private Sector Housing) to lead a regulatory service in Barnstaple. You will oversee housing safety, amenity and management of private housing, ensuring protection of residents' health and wellbeing.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of Housing Act 2004, ability to interpret legislation, and experience in policy development, with Chartered membership of the Institute of Environmental Health preferred. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, and related guidance.
• Experience applying legislation in private sector housing contexts.
• Ability to interpret legislation, case law and policy to inform decisions.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in housing/public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the private sector housing regulatory service, ensuring responsive and programmed work.
• Develop programs for Category 1/2 hazards and HMO licensing.
• Provide expert advice to council services and external organisations.
• Procure and manage contracts; manage staff and partnerships.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to staff, public and Councillors.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Legislation interpretation

Investigative skills

Staff management

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or Housing

Chartered membership of I EH

Job description

To lead a regulatory service, both responsive and programmed, to maintain and improve the repair, safety, amenity, accessibility and management of privately owned housing in the district, with the objective of protecting the health, well-being and quality of life of residents.

Develop programs of works in relation properties with Category 1 and 2 hazards assessed via Housing, Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s); to include mandatory licensable HMO’s.

Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 2004, Police Criminal Evidence Act, and associated regulations/guidance.Significant experience of interpreting and applying legislation and regulation in a private sector housing context.Expert regulatory professional practice in the fields of housing and public health as set out in the CIEH Professional Standards Framework.Experience of assessing housing defects using the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme.Experience of policy analysis, development and implementation in an environmental health and/or private sector housing context, together with demonstrable knowledge of the current private sector housing landscape.Working knowledge of landlord and tenant law (including illegal eviction and harassment), benefit regulations, health and safety regulations, the Care Act, and the Mental Health Act.Provide expert, professional and technical advice to other Council services and external organisations as a consultee.Excellent written and verbal communication, and to be accurate.Ability to interpret legislation, case law, guidance and policy in order to make accurate and informed decisions.Degree in Environmental Health or Housing or similar discipline or relevant proven experience.Chartered Membership of the Institute of Environmental Health.Evidence of ongoing professional developmentFrontline experience in private sector housing and in managing staff.Working in partnership with other agencies.Dealing with members of the public in sensitive or personal situations.Communicating detailed technical information so that it is understood by customers, staff and Councillors.Procurement and managing contracts.Proven investigative skills

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Senior EHO (Private Sector Housing)

Company: North Devon District Council Salary: £39,481 to £46,579 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Barnstaple, EX31 3NP Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Oct 2026 Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Summary

To lead a regulatory service, both responsive and programmed, to maintain and improve the repair, safety, amenity, accessibility and management of privately owned housing in the district, with the objective of protecting the health, well-being and quality of life of residents.

Develop programs of works in relation properties with Category 1 and 2 hazards assessed via Housing, Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s); to include mandatory licensable HMO’s.

Essential requirements

Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 2004, Police Criminal Evidence Act, and associated regulations/guidance.Significant experience of interpreting and applying legislation and regulation in a private sector housing context.Expert regulatory professional practice in the fields of housing and public health as set out in the CIEH Professional Standards Framework.Experience of assessing housing defects using the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme.Experience of policy analysis, development and implementation in an environmental health and/or private sector housing context, together with demonstrable knowledge of the current private sector housing landscape.Working knowledge of landlord and tenant law (including illegal eviction and harassment), benefit regulations, health and safety regulations, the Care Act, and the Mental Health Act.Provide expert, professional and technical advice to other Council services and external organisations as a consultee.Excellent written and verbal communication, and to be accurate.Ability to interpret legislation, case law, guidance and policy in order to make accurate and informed decisions.Degree in Environmental Health or Housing or similar discipline or relevant proven experience.Chartered Membership of the Institute of Environmental Health.Evidence of ongoing professional developmentFrontline experience in private sector housing and in managing staff.Working in partnership with other agencies.Dealing with members of the public in sensitive or personal situations.Communicating detailed technical information so that it is understood by customers, staff and Councillors.Procurement and managing contracts.Proven investigative skills

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