Private Sector Housing Technician / Environmental Health Technical Officer

Job Opportunity: Private Sector Housing Technician / Environmental Health Technical Officer

Hourly Rate: £17.85 – £21.38 (Technician) | £21.77 – £23.37 (EHO)

Duration: 12 weeks

Hours: 37 per week (full time)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office (training period office-based) Welwyn Hatfield

We are seeking either a Private Sector Housing Technician or an Environmental Health Officer to join our Public Realm Team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in housing standards while developing your expertise within a supportive team environment. You will be part of a busy Private Sector Housing Team, investigating complaints, inspecting sites, licensing HMOs, and supporting colleagues in delivering key housing services.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out HHSRS inspections and enforcement.
• Undertaking HMO licensing inspections to ensure compliance with housing standards.
• Assessing empty properties and working with owners to bring them back into use.
• Supporting landlord accreditation and ensuring student accommodation meets standards.
• Assisting with grant delivery (desirable but not essential).

Enforcing legislation, including:

• Housing Act 2004
• HMO Management Regulations
• Housing & Planning Act 2016
• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
• Building Act 1984

Requirements

• Proven experience in housing enforcement or environmental health.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant housing and environmental legislation.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle with relevant insurance.
• Flexibility to undertake monitoring visits outside of standard working hours.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to improving housing standards in the community, working alongside a professional team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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.