Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) (RP0154)

Welwyn Hatfield Council; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to manage services related to Private Sector Housing. The ideal candidate will promote healthy lifestyles, carry out inspections, and ensure compliance with legislation. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £46,376 with progression to £49,608. The role allows for hybrid working arrangements and is pivotal in shaping high-quality environmental standards within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to electric pool cars

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex cases to conclusion.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.
• Passion for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Discharge responsibilities under private sector housing legislation.
• Conduct inspections and investigations as required.
• Work with teams to deliver optimal outcomes.

Skills

Experience in service delivery

Excellent technical knowledge

Time management skills

Innovative approach

Education

Qualification as Environmental Health Officer

Job description

# Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) (RP0154)**Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) (RP0154) Starting salary £46,376pa with progression to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) Permanent contract 37 hours per week (hybrid working)** We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic professional to deliver the service functions within regulatory services. The Team covers a specialist area of Environmental Health. These roles specialise in either Environmental Protection or Private Sector Housing. **Key responsibilities:** To discharge the Council's responsibilities under private sector housing legislation, codes of practice and guidance through the inspection or sampling of premises, interpretation of compliance with legal requirements. Conduct investigations of incidents, persons, premises or activities as required for the specific service area. You will need to provide an excellent service to residents to promote a better environment and healthy lifestyle using a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice. To work both as part of a team and independently as necessary to take formal enforcement action, seeing cases through from start to completion. To work in partnership with other teams within the Council and outside agencies to deliver the best outcomes within the legislation and means available to the service. **What We’re Looking For:** We’re seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Environmental Health Officer with experience in service delivery. A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements. You’ll bring excellent technical knowledge, a passion for your service area with excellent time management skills and an innovative approach. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough. You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a car. Community is at the Heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield. The Council is ambitious about providing high quality services to residents in a modern, efficient and an effective way. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued. We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for. You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Walker Assistant Director Public Realm at [e-mail] Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK. **Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026 Remote assessments will be held on 28 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 4 February 2026**### Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) (RP0154)* **Salary** Starting salary £46,376pa with progression to £49,608pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** welhat/TP/100/375* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 25 January, 2026* **Job Category** Public Health & Protection* **Business Unit** Environmental Health* **Location** Council Offices, Campus East,, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 19 December, 2025