Senior Environmental Health Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in South London is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer for their Private Sector Housing Team. In this hybrid role, you will supervise a team, lead complex inspections, and enforce statutory obligations for private rented homes. Candidates are expected to drive for site visits. This position aims to improve housing standards and ensure the wellbeing of local residents while implementing licensing schemes and participating in proactive projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising a team in an environmental health capacity.
• Strong understanding of private sector housing regulations.
• Ability to conduct complex inspections and enforce compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of six officers.
• Lead on complex casework regarding private rented homes.
• Oversee licensing schemes and contribute to corporate initiatives.

Skills

Team supervision

Technical expertise in housing standards

Strong enforcement skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of landlord obligations

Project management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a South London local authority's Private Sector Housing Team. You will work alongside a group of dedicated officers committed to improving housing standards and protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of residents across the borough.

In this senior role, you will supervise and develop a team of up to six officers and assistants, providing guidance, support and technical expertise. You will lead on complex casework, including inspections of private rented homes and HMOs, identifying hazards, and ensuring landlords meet their statutory obligations. You will also take robust enforcement action—such as civil penalties and prosecutions—against non‑compliant landlords and agents.

The role includes overseeing mandatory and discretionary licensing schemes and acting as the lead officer in a specialist area such as fire safety, HMOs, licensing, tall buildings, pest control or energy efficiency. You will contribute to proactive projects, investigations, and wider corporate initiatives, helping to drive up standards and improve the renting experience across the borough.

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three office/inspection days per week once trust is established. Applicants who can drive and provide their own vehicle for site visits are strongly preferred.

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