Housing Environmental Health Officer – South London – £35.48 per hour (Umbrella) A South London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their Private Sector Housing Team. You will play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough, supervising officers and delivering high-quality enforcement within the private rented sector. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and develop a team of Environmental Health Officers and Assistants. * Lead inspections of private rented properties, including HMOs, assessing hazards and ensuring landlord compliance. * Take enforcement action against non-compliant landlords and agents, including issuing financial penalties and progressing prosecutions. * Oversee mandatory and discretionary licensing schemes for HMOs and private rented homes. * Act as lead officer for a specialist area (e.g. fire safety, licensing, HMOs, pest control, tall buildings, or energy efficiency). * Support the continual improvement of the service through experience, enthusiasm and a proactive, can-do attitude. Requirements * Extensive experience in housing environmental enforcement. * Strong knowledge of legislation relating to: * Private housing & housing standards * Property licensing * Public health * Drainage * Empty properties * Demolition * Pest control * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle