Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Environmental Health Officer – Residential Services
Apply before 08/06/2026
Salary per annum: £39,526 to £50,446
About the role
This is a full‑time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £50,446 per annum. Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for regulating all aspects of private housing in the borough, and will play a key role in delivering new duties to protect the rights of tenants, introduced by the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Your role will involve
* Assessment and improvement of housing conditions using the HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004.
* Making decisions in relation to licensing and management of houses in multiple occupation and other housing.
* Leading investigations and enforcement action, including issuing civil penalties, for breaches of the Housing Act 2004, the Renters Rights Act 2025, and other relevant legislation.
* Leading investigations into cases of unlawful eviction and harassment.
* Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team and apprentices, and contributing to the development of the service.
* Acting as the Council’s subject matter expert in relevant field e.g. housing standards, property licensing or tenancy rights; providing advice and education to landlords, tenants and colleagues and members.
What we are looking for
* A professional with substantial experience in a regulatory, enforcement, or tenancy relations role, confident at conducting criminal investigations and taking robust enforcement action. Ideally, the experience will have been gained in a housing related role, but this is not essential.
* Possession of a relevant environmental health, regulatory or housing related qualification.
* Strong working knowledge of relevant housing and public health legislation and commitment to the improvement of public health and well‑being.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
* Experience of supporting or supervising junior members of staff (desirable not essential).
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