Environmental Health Officer

A local authority in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its Private Sector Housing team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to support the delivery of statutory environmental health functions, improve housing conditions and help ensure safe and healthy living environments for residents. The successful candidate will undertake a varied caseload of private sector housing work, including inspections, investigations, licensing activity, enforcement action and proactive housing improvement initiatives. You will assess housing conditions, respond to complaints, provide professional advice and take appropriate action using relevant legislation where required. Key responsibilities will include investigating housing standards complaints, undertaking Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments, supporting Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing, preparing statutory notices and managing enforcement processes. You will also contribute to projects such as landlord accreditation, temporary accommodation standards, empty properties and residential building assessments. You will be experienced in preparing legal documentation, supporting prosecutions and civil penalties, gathering evidence and representing the council at tribunals or court proceedings where required. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with residents, landlords, internal departments, ..... full job details .....