Senior EHO – Private Sector Housing (Hybrid)

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a Local Authority in East Sussex on a 9-month contract. You will manage a Private Sector Housing team, applying housing legislation and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities include investigations, inspections, enforcement action, and mentoring staff. You will liaise with residents and other agencies, and may deputise for the Private Sector Housing Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Private Sector Housing within a Local Authority
• Sound knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures
• Experience managing or supervising staff
• Experienced Environmental Health professional

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and monitor the performance of staff within the team.
• Act as a technical expert on Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health legislation.
• Undertake investigations, property inspections, surveys and assessments in response to complaints and proactive programmes of work.
• Determine and undertake appropriate enforcement action, including the preparation and service of statutory notices.
• Prepare cases for prosecution, appeals and tribunals, including taking statements and compiling evidence.
• Act as an expert witness where required.
• Lead specific projects and support the development and mentoring of professional and technical staff.
• Liaise with residents, elected members, internal departments and external agencies.
• Deputise for the Private Sector Housing Manager when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Environmental Health

Private Sector Housing

Enforcement procedures

Investigations

Job description

Carrington West is looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a Local Authority in East Sussex on a 9-month contract. You will manage a Private Sector Housing team, applying housing legislation and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities include investigations, inspections, enforcement action, and mentoring staff. You will liaise with residents and other agencies, and may deputise for the Private Sector Housing Manager as needed.