Job Description
Private Sector Enforcement Officer/EHO – 2 posts.
Pay: PO1-PO4 £43,308 – £54,360 per annum, including LW starting grade, depending on qualifications and experience.
Full‑time.
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the south to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the north, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community and a thriving Portuguese‑speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan, “Our Future, Our Lambeth”. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world‑renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team
The Private Sector Licensing and Enforcement team provides frontline service to improve housing conditions within the private rented sector and bring properties up to standard. The team supports and advises private tenants, homeowners and private landlords, working towards ensuring people renting privately live in decent houses and have a place to call home.
The team is dynamic, forward‑thinking and offers plenty of opportunities for development and growth.
About the Role
The successful candidate will carry out Environmental Health functions to enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations in respect of private sector housing licensing, including inspection, enforcement, education and advice. The role requires effective interpersonal and communication skills. The postholder will act as an authorised officer of the Council in the performance of statutory functions in accordance with the current scheme of delegation.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification linked below.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carol Bennett at cbennett4@lambeth.gov.uk.
How to Apply
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application.
We operate an anonymised application process, so please remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found at Cifas.
Recruitment Timelines
Advert closed: 11:59pm Monday 4th May 2026.
Shortlisting date: W/C 11 May 2026.
Interview date: W/C 18 May 2026.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
Please click here to view Lambeth Staff Benefits.
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