Private Sector Housing Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) to support a busy and proactive Local Authority team in the South West. This is an excellent opportunity for an EHO with strong Private Sector Housing experience to join a friendly and supportive team responsible for regulating the private rented sector, improving housing standards, and protecting public health. The Role You will be responsible for a varied caseload covering a range of Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health functions, including: Investigating complaints relating to housing conditions within the private rented sector Carrying out inspections of licensed residential accommodation and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) Conducting property surveys and assessments to support the HMO licensing process Producing schedules of work and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation Taking enforcement action where necessary to improve housing standards Supporting wider Environmental Health functions, including: Statutory nuisance investigations Public health matters Drainage issues Caravan site inspections Unauthorised encampments Supporting landlord registration and licensing initiatives Requirements To be considered, you will ideally have: A Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification Previous Local Authority experience within Private Sector Housing Strong knowledge of Housing Act legislation and HMO regulation Experience conducting inspections and producing enforcement notices Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage a busy and varied workload independently A proactive approach to enforcement and problem-solving HHSRS qualification or relevant assessment experience desirable If you are interested in this role, apply below or send your CV to contact@g2recruitment.com