Senior Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Housing Practitioner
Rate: Negotiable per day (Inside IR35, umbrella)
Hybrid
Duration: Until Aug 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
*Manage and support a team of Housing Enforcement and Licensing Officers, and trainee/apprentice practitioners
*Deliver and oversee inspections, enforcement, and licensing across private and multiple housing tenures
*Undertake complex casework including investigations, risk assessments, and enforcement action under housing and public health legislation
*Oversee licensing of HMOs, caravan sites, and unauthorised encampments in line with legal requirements
*Ensure a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to service delivery in accordance with strategic priorities
*Mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture
*Conduct interviews under caution (PACE), prepare evidence, and support legal proceedings including Civil Penalty Notices and prosecutions
*Collaborate with other senior officers and managers to deliver cross-service initiatives and projects
*Produce reports, performance updates, and policy recommendations to support service improvement
*Promote innovative approaches and continuous improvement across housing enforcement and regulation
Key Requirements:
*Accredited qualification in Environmental Health (BSc, Diploma, or MSc) and CIEH registration, or Advanced Professional Certificate in the Private Rented Sector with CIEH registration
*Proven experience managing teams within housing enforcement, regulation, or environmental health
*Strong knowledge of housing, public health, and licensing legislation, including HHSRS
*Experience conducting interviews under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
*Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to produce clear reports and legal documentation
*Proven track record in achieving outcomes across housing and community-based enforcement cases
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
*Ability to work flexibly, including outside core hours when required
*Basic DBS required
If you have the relevant skills, experience, and knowledge to hit the ground running, please apply today!