Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in Berkshire who are looking to appoint a Environmental Health Officer for 4 months ongoing, at the rate of £55.00 per hour umbrella

Job responsibilities

To undertake the full range of Environmental Health functions in relation to private sector housing, including the investigation of relevant offences, HHSRS assessments, determining HMO licensing applications, undertaking enforcement action (serving notices, making orders, initiating prosecution proceedings, issuing Civil financial Penalties) and enforcing the requirements of the Renters Rights Act 2025.

Take a lead role in the delivery of the organisations functions pertaining to the enforcement and improvement of housing standards and management, including HMO and Caravan Site Licensing.
Take a lead role in the investigation and enforcement of civil breaches and criminal offences related to housing law and the protection of the rights of private tenant's as required by the Renters Rights Act 2025
Prepare and issue Civil Financial Penalties for relevant housing offences, and defend the Council's decisions at Court and Tribunal.
Apply for Rent Repayment orders at the First Tier Tribunal, and advise tenants on the correct process for making their own application.
Where civil financial penalties and rent repayment orders are unpaid, utilise debt recovery process to recover the debt.
Without recourse to higher authority take appropriate enforcement and legal action in accordance with delegated authority, including serving statutory notices and orders, making licensing determinations, commissioning works in default, preparing prosecutions files, and making Management Orders.
Managing complex criminal investigations involving multiple offences; interviewing suspects under caution and preserving evidence in line with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
To prepare detailed, complex reports, witness statements and correspondence pertaining to area of expertise. Where legislative breaches have been identified, to prepare legal files using criminal and civil procedure rules, presenting all evidence in the case for referral to Legal Services where appropriate; as well as representing the Council's interests at Magistrates Court and Tribunal (Property Chamber).
In line with the organisations financial procedures and where legislation allows, ensure the timely recovery of costs associated with regulation and enforcement of private residential accommodation.
Utilising delegated powers to obtain warrants of entry; undertake unannounced visits at anti-social hours in evenings and at weekends, securing evidence for consideration for further enforcement activity.
Investigate service requests relating to long term empty properties, and apply all available informal and legislative tools to bring empty properties back into use or to prevent them becoming a nuisance or risk to public health.
Develop and maintain operational and strategic partnerships withorganisation's services and external agencies including Police, DWP, HMRC, Home Office Immigration Enforcement, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue.
Ensure the organisations statutory and legal responsibilities relating to unauthorised encampments of Gypsy, Roma or Travellers are efficiently and effectively discharged in accordance with the council's policies, procedures and standards.
Act as the lead for allocated area(s) of specialist knowledge and advice. specialist area and maintain own professional competency and, through training, mentoring and supervision, develop the competency, knowledge and skills of other team members.
Assist with the supervision induction, development, coaching and motivation of staff within the team as necessary.
Attendance at evening meetings, visits and inspections as necessary.Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy