Principal Environmental Health Officer
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- 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. xsngvjr
A relevant qualification (e.g.
degree/diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent) and current knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation are essential.