Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)Sussex Local Authority 50- 60 per hourInitial 6-Month ContractHybrid WorkingAre you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government?A Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its busy and supportive Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract.The Role:As an Environmental Health Officer, you''ll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on housing standards, enforcement, and regulatory compliance.Key responsibilities will include:Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigationsAssessing category 1 and category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating SystemServing statutory notices and undertaking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004Preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs)Investigating housing complaints, disrepair cases, and poor housing conditionsLiaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agenciesPreparing detailed inspection reports and evidence packsSupporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functionsAbout YouTo be considered for this Environmental Health Officer role, you will ideally have:Recent experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing teamStrong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, and housing enforcement legislationExperience preparing and ..... full job details .....