Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Wyre Co; Borough of Wyre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK seeks a qualified Environmental Health professional to enforce housing legislation and enhance living standards in the private rental sector. This role involves inspecting properties, addressing disrepair complaints, leading enforcement cases, and mentoring junior staff. The council offers a flexible, supportive workplace with generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Flexible working arrangements

Employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health services

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health professional with a commitment to improving housing standards.
• Ability to inspect properties and identify hazards under the Housing Act.
• Experience in managing complex enforcement cases and writing clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect private sector properties for compliance with housing legislation.
• Resolve housing disrepair complaints and improve living standards.
• Mentor junior officers and support them in their roles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Initiative

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health

EHORB Registration

Job description

• Employer: Wyre Council
• Location: Civic Centre
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: Com/26/330900

Are you a qualified Environmental Health professional ready to make a tangible, positive impact on housing standards in the private rented sector? Join Wyre Council and take the lead in enforcing vital housing legislation across our beautiful coastal and rural borough.

This is more than just an enforcement role; it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to resolve housing disrepair complaints, drive up standards in rented accommodation, ensure amenity and fire safety standards are met in Houses of multiple occupation, and directly improving the quality of life for tenants.

You will inspect private sector properties, identify hazards under the Housing Act, lead on complex enforcement cases (including legal action where required), and work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner organisations to achieve compliance. The role also includes identifying unlicensed HMOs, issuing civil penalties or prosecutions, preparing professional reports, and supporting junior officers through supervision and mentoring.

• A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health.
• EHORB Registered.
• A committed attitude to improving housing standards and protecting tenants.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and use your initiative to work effectively without constant supervision.
• A full UK Driving Licence and ownership of an acceptable means of mobility throughout the Borough.

The council offers annual leave starting at 24 days and rising to 29 days subject to length of service, great work life balance with flexible, hybrid working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal discussion please contact David McArthur, Housing Services Manager, on 01253 887434.

How to apply

A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.

To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application