Principal Environmental Health Officer/Private Sector Housing Officer - Ebley Mill - StroudReference: REQ0246Description: Stroud District Council are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, experienced Principal Officer to join our private sector housing service. If you have considerable experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants, you could be just the person we need to join our busy Private Sector Housing Team. We are looking for a competent officer who can efficiently deal with a varied and often complex workload across private sector housing enforcement work. You’ll be dealing with compliance in private sector housing ensuring that landlords meet legal obligations. The successful applicant must be adept at enforcement work including serving statutory notices, issuing civil penalties and prosecutions to achieve legal compliance. Officers in the team are expected to be able to process applications for HMO and Caravan site licenses, effectively deal with empty homes and take action for electrical safety standards, minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector, and assist vulnerable owner occupiers. The use of individual initiative and a creative approach to the challenges involved will be greatly encouraged. We are looking for a good team player with attention to detail and someone who can collaborate with others and mentor less experienced members of the team. There will be new challenges for the team ahead from the Renter Rights Act and you’ll contribute your experience and knowledge to help ensure the service is prepared. For an informal discussion contact: Rachael Locke, Private Sector Housing Manager on 07498 736 392 rachael.locke@stroud.gov.ukINTERVIEW DATE: 29/04/2026 In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a fantastic, sector-leading range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safe recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural PlaceRegion: Location: Ebley Mill - StroudSalary: *GBP*45,091 per annumPackage: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website.Contractual hours: 37Basis: Permanent