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Housing Environmental Health Officer – South London – £35.48 per hour (Umbrella)

A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their Private Sector Housing Team. You will play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough, supervising officers and delivering high-quality enforcement within the private rented sector.

Key Responsibilities

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Supervise and develop a team of Environmental Health Officers and Assistants.

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Lead inspections of private rented properties, including HMOs, assessing hazards and ensuring landlord compliance.

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Take enforcement action against non-compliant landlords and agents, including issuing financial penalties and progressing prosecutions.

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Oversee mandatory and discretionary licensing schemes for HMOs and private rented homes.

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Act as lead officer for a specialist area (e.g. fire safety, licensing, HMOs, pest control, tall buildings, or energy efficiency).

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Support the continual improvement of the service through experience, enthusiasm and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Requirements

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Extensive experience in housing environmental enforcement.

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Strong knowledge of legislation relating to:

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Private housing & housing standards

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Property licensing

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Public health

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Drainage

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Empty properties

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Demolition

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Pest control

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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle