Housing Standards Officer

Senior Environmental Health Practitioner - Housing

Rate: £43 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced housing enforcement professional ready to lead a high-performing team and make a real impact in your community?

We're looking for a Senior Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health & Housing Team.

This is is a dynamic leadership role where you'll manage a team of Housing Enforcement and Licensing Officers, as well as mentor trainees and apprentices. You'll be responsible for deploying resources using a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to improve housing standards, protect public health, and build stronger communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage operational delivery of housing enforcement and licensing functions.
• Conduct inspections across a range of tenures including HMOs, empty homes, caravan sites, and unauthorised encampments.
• Apply legislation including public health and statutory nuisance powers.
• Maintain a caseload of complex cases and lead enforcement actions including issuing notices, conducting interviews under caution, and preparing legal documentation.
• Promote a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Collaborate with other senior officers to support cross-service initiatives and regulatory projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven track record in housing enforcement and community-based investigations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of criminal and civil procedures, housing legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Relevant qualifications such as BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent, or Advanced Professional Certificate in the Private Rented Sector.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently across multiple sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead meaningful change and contribute to safer, healthier housing environments. If you're passionate about enforcement, public health, and community wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in the role of Senior Environmental Health Officer, please click "apply now" for more information contact Ebony Simpson in the Derby Office.

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