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Matrix Talent Pooling System
Dates
16th November 2026 - 8th February 2027
£34.88 per hour
Location
City Hall 64 Victoria Street, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E6QP
Skills
Public Health,
Housing legislation knowledge,
HHSRS Certificate,
Environmental Health Degree,
Inspection and investigative skills,
Professional communication skills
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Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing Reactive) WCR 3

City of Westminster Council

Job Title: Environmental Health Officer – Private Sector Housing Licensing

Location

Westminster City Council

Contract Type

Temporary Contract

Working Pattern

Hybrid (Office and Remote)

Reporting To

Licensing Team Manager

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. You will join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and proactive enforcement. If you are passionate about improving housing standards and protecting residents, we’d love to hear from you.

What the Job Involves

Westminster City Council is seeking a confident and capable Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Housing Enforcement Officer to join our busy Selective and HMO Licensing Team. This role is vital in helping us deliver our statutory responsibilities under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation, ensuring housing standards are upheld and residents are protected.

  • Process selective and HMO licence applications.
  • Investigate complaints related to housing licensing.
  • Conduct property inspections to assess housing conditions.
  • Take enforcement action, including serving formal notices and preparing cases for prosecution.
  • Ensure compliance with housing legislation and council policies.
  • Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate records and manage a varied caseload.

Skills

  • HHSRS Certificate - Essential
  • Environmental Health Degree – Desirable
  • Proven experience in a similar housing enforcement role
  • Experience issuing a range of housing-related formal notices
  • Strong knowledge of housing legislation including Housing Act 2004 and HMO regulations
  • Excellent inspection and investigative skills (fire safety, damp and mould, overcrowding)
  • Confident decision-making and professional communication skills
  • Ability to draft clear inspection reports, enforcement notices, and correspondence
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Collaborative mindset, mentoring or coaching experience a plus
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