Environmental Health Officer – Public Protection (Building Safety)
City of London Corporation is creating a new Private Sector Housing & Building Safety Team to deliver and strengthen statutory housing enforcement and regulatory functions. The role is part of the Environmental Health & Public Protection Service’s Private Sector Housing Building Safety team.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints, undertake inspections and assess housing conditions.
- Manage proactive and reactive casework and take appropriate enforcement action (draft warning letters, enforcement notices, civil penalties, etc.) in line with the City’s enforcement policy, protocols and procedures.
- Lead work across HHSRS inspections, HMO licensing, residential building and fire safety, Renters’ Rights implementation, and public‑health in housing.
- Prepare and serve enforcement notices, recommend legal proceedings, analyse data and research, and communicate clearly with residents, landlords and partner agencies.
- Supervise and monitor less experienced officers, support project delivery, participate in service planning and maintain accurate case records using IDOX Uniform.
- Participate in the Public Protection out‑of‑hours rota and receive standby payments.
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (or similar CIEH‑approved qualification) and registration with the EHO Registration Board.
- Experience in private‑sector housing enforcement, fire safety in mid‑rise and high‑rise buildings, HMO licensing, Renters’ Rights implementation and enforcement, HHSRS and high‑level housing enforcement work.
- A postgraduate qualification in housing or a related environmental field is desirable.
- Strong professional judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence behaviour positively in complex and sometimes contentious situations.
- Capability to work independently, liaise with regulators, local authorities, government bodies and partner agencies, and present to committees.
Benefits
- Salaried position: £59,060 – £66,670 (inclusive of London weighting).
- Full‑time, permanent, hybrid workplace with flexible attendance options.
- Participation in a new high‑impact regulatory team, opportunity to shape a developing service and work on nationally significant regulatory issues.
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check required (post‑selection).
- Protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and exempt from it.
Application Information
Closing date: 7 August 2026 23:59. Interviews will begin 4th September 2026. Please apply online via the City of London Careers portal. You may also contact 020 7332 3978 (24‑hr answer phone). The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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