Details:
- Salary: £38 - Hour
- Location: Lowestoft
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Environmental Health Officer – Private Sector Housing
Location: East & West Suffolk
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid – approximately one office day per week, plus property inspections
Office Bases: Lowestoft and Melton
DBS Requirement: Basic DBS
## The Opportunity
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing Officer to support a collaborative local authority housing standards service across East and West Suffolk.
Working within the Safe Suffolk Renters programme, you will investigate housing complaints, inspect privately rented accommodation and take appropriate enforcement action to improve property conditions and protect tenants.
This is a hands-on enforcement role requiring strong knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), private sector housing legislation and statutory enforcement procedures.
## Key Responsibilities
Inspect privately rented residential properties, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Investigate housing complaints, assess property conditions and identify hazards using HHSRS.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, schedules of works, statutory notices and enforcement documentation.
Determine appropriate enforcement action, including prohibition orders, emergency measures and works in default.
Liaise with tenants, landlords, managing agents and other stakeholders to resolve housing standards concerns.
Progress enforcement cases, including civil penalties and legal proceedings where appropriate.
Assess compliance with relevant private rented sector legislation, including electrical safety requirements and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Maintain accurate case records, inspection findings and enforcement information.
Work collaboratively with housing colleagues across participating Suffolk councils.
Support initiatives to improve housing quality, energy efficiency and private rented accommodation standards.
## Essential Requirements
Previous Private Sector Housing enforcement experience within a local authority.
Strong working knowledge of HHSRS, housing hazards and relevant housing legislation.
Experience undertaking property inspections and investigating housing complaints.
Proven ability to prepare statutory notices, inspection reports and enforcement documentation.
Experience progressing housing enforcement cases and applying appropriate regulatory procedures.
Sound understanding of building construction and residential property defects.
Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage an independent caseload and prioritise inspections effectively.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across Suffolk.
Basic DBS check required.
## Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Environmental Health degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
EHRB/CIEH registration or relevant professional accreditation.
Experience with HMOs, civil penalties, tribunal proceedings and works in default.
Knowledge of landlord and tenant law and recent private rented sector reforms.
Previous experience working across multiple local authority districts.
## Apply Today
If you are an experienced Private Sector Housing enforcement professional with strong HHSRS knowledge and the ability to manage inspections and enforcement cases independently, we would welcome your application.
Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services
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