Experienced EHOs or Newly Qualified Welcome
Contract: Initial 6 months (potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working
Rate: TBC
About the Role:
Are you a newly qualified Environmental Health Officer looking to kickstart your career in Private Sector Housing? A Local Authority in the Midlands is seeking enthusiastic EHOs to join their dedicated Housing Team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment while working on a range of housing enforcement and licensing duties.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll play a key role in improving housing conditions by:
* Conducting HMO licensing inspections and ensuring compliance.
* Supporting enforcement action, including issuing notices and preparing cases.
* Investigating housing disrepair complaints and working with landlords to resolve issues.
* Gaining hands-on experience in legal proceedings, including tribunal representation.
* Learning from experienced officers while developing your own caseload.
What We’re Looking For:
* A degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent).
* HHSRS (Housing Health & Safety Rating System) certification.
* A proactive and eager-to-learn approach, with an interest in housing enforcement.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic local authority team, develop your enforc...