At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect Houses in Multiple Occupation and investigate complaints in the private-rented sector.
- Company: Join a multi-disciplinary Regulatory Services team in Surrey focused on Environmental Health and Licensing.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous annual leave, and training opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Other info: The position requires a DBS check and is full-time at 37 hours per week.
- Why this job: This role offers diverse work with strong career development support in a vital community service.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have a good understanding of private rented sector law and experience in enforcement actions.
The predicted salary is between 43434 - 46665 £ per year.
Salary: £43,434 to £46,665 per annum
Location: Surrey - with hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 29/06/2026 at 09:00
Reference: EPP/26/339611
About the Role
You will have the opportunity to undertake diverse and interesting work while being actively supported in your career development. You will work within multi-disciplinary Regulatory Services, which includes all Environmental Health disciplines, Licensing, Emergency Planning and Neighbourhood Enforcement.
Typical Responsibilities
- Inspect Houses in Multiple Occupation and licensed caravan parks, assess risks and secure compliance with the law and licensing conditions.
- Investigate complaints and enquiries relating to the private‑rented sector, including allegations of illegal eviction.
- Assess hazards in line with HHRS guidance.
- Investigate and gather evidence to support civil penalty notices, tribunal hearings and/or legal proceedings.
About You
- You have a good understanding of the law in relation to the private rented sector.
- You are self‑motivated and enthusiastic, with strong organisational skills.
- You have a sound understanding of the use of HHRS to assess hazards and deficiencies in domestic properties.
- You approach challenges with a problem‑solving mindset and determination to see cases through to a successful conclusion.
- You, ideally, have experience in the escalation of enforcement action for non‑compliance, including issuing of civil penalty notices and undertaking investigations that may lead to prosecution.
Benefits
- Hybrid and agile working policies
- Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Generous annual leave and flexi time
- Employee assistance programme
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Equality and Inclusion Statement
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit.
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex‑members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex‑military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time. Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Joint Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer in Godalming employer: Waverley Borough Council
Located in Surrey, this role is part of a dedicated Regulatory Services team committed to community safety. Employees benefit from hybrid working policies and generous annual leave, fostering a supportive environment for career growth. The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces members.
