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Job Title: Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing (Project Role)Rate: £28 per hour (Inside IR35)Location: Southwark Council, Queens Road 1 (REMOTE)Duration: 16 June 2025 - 8 September 2025Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00)
Southwark Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Licensing team on a short-term project basis.
Key Responsibilities:-
Investigate complaints relating to public health and private rented housing.
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Conduct property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
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Serve statutory legal notices and take follow-up enforcement action, including Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) or referrals for prosecution.
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Assess and process HMO and property licence applications in line with council standards.
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Evaluate floorplans and fire safety provisions.
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Ensure compliance with HMO occupancy standards and gather relevant information from applicants.
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Provide support and guidance to landlords and tenants to promote housing standards.
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Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
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Continuing professional development in environmental health or a related field.
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Strong knowledge of housing legislation and local authority statutory duties.
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Experience in private sector housing enforcement and licensing.
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Ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload to strict timelines.
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Competent in drafting legal notices and working with property plans.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and customer care in service delivery.
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Experience of working in inner-city environments and knowledge of the related regulatory challenges.
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Ability to manage conflict and ensure personal safety in potentially challenging situations.
