Principal Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing
Location: Luton - Hybrid Working, 2 days per week in the office
Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled environmental health professional to join our Private Sector Housing team as Principal Environmental Health Officer.
This senior operational role provides expert technical leadership in housing standards enforcement. You will lead complex investigations and enforcement actions, supervise and mentor a team of officers, and support the delivery of high-quality services aimed at improving conditions in the private rented sector.
Essential Experience:
* Substantial experience in private sector housing enforcement and standards
* Team leadership or management experience, including staff supervision and development
* Experience working within a local government environment
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Leading complex enforcement cases, investigations, and legal proceedings
* Providing specialist technical advice, mentoring, and day-to-day supervision to the team
* Undertaking inspections and ensuring compliance with relevant housing and public health legislation
* Contributing to service improvements and representing the team with external partners
This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner with strong analytical and communication skills, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to raising housing standards for local residents.
A relevant qualification (e.g. degree/diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent) and current knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation are essential.
JBRP1_UKTJ