Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Private Sector Housing Officer

Council Based in Suffolk

Up to £50-£55 an hour

Rolling 3-Month Contract

Hybrid Working – 2 Days On Site / 3 From Home

A council based in Suffolk is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an initial 3 month contract to support the team with a significant backlog of HMO cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for an officer who can hit the ground running and manage a busy caseload across HMO licensing, inspections, and enforcement activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and processing HMO licensing applications
• Carrying out HHSRS inspections
• Investigating housing complaints and breaches
• Undertaking enforcement action in line with housing legislation
• Supporting the council in reducing a large backlog of HMO cases
• Working closely with landlords, tenants, and internal departments

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a Local Authority Private Sector Housing team
• Strong working knowledge of HMO Licensing, Housing Act 2004, HHSRS and enforcement procedures
• EHRB registration preferred but not essential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Full UK driving licensepreferred

Contract Details:

Initial 3-month contract with likely extension

£50-£55 an hour DOE

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Immediate interview and start

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