Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Environmental Health Officer  (Private Sector Housing)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Working Pattern: 3 days per week in office

Rate: £55 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer to take a leading role in delivering private sector housing regulation and enforcement functions.

This is a complex and varied position involving criminal investigations, legal case preparation, and enforcement action to improve housing standards and protect tenants’ rights.

You will play a key role in driving improvements in resident health, safety, and wellbeing through effective enforcement of housing legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex criminal investigations involving multiple offences, including interviewing suspects under caution and handling evidence in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984

Prepare detailed reports, witness statements, and legal correspondence

Compile prosecution and civil enforcement files in line with relevant procedures, referring cases to Legal Services where appropriate

Represent the Council at Magistrates’ Court and Tribunal (Property Chamber)

Lead on enforcement of housing standards, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Caravan Site Licensing

Investigate and enforce breaches of housing legislation, including the Renters Rights Act 2025 and wider landlord and tenant law

Serve statutory notices and orders, make licensing determinations, commission works in default, and prepare prosecution cases

Use enforcement powers under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to address poor housing conditions

Conduct inspections and licensing of HMOs and other regulated properties

Regulate protected mobile home sites through Caravan Site Licensing

Investigate complaints, service requests, and long-term empty properties, using both informal and formal enforcement tools

About You

Have significant experience in housing enforcement, environmental health, or a related field

Possess strong knowledge of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Renters Rights Act 2025

Be confident managing complex investigations and legal casework

Show a strong commitment to improving housing standards and protecting vulnerable residents

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency