Why join us
We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. That is why we have a very flexible hours system.
We are seen as being customer focused, approachable and business-like. We are honest and open and are renowned for providing high quality cost-effective service.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer or housing professional to join our team dedicated to tackling poor housing conditions and improving homes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse.
This is an exciting chance to play a key role in delivering parts of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 while working across a wide range of housing legislation. You’ll help ensure landlords meet their legal responsibilities and support tenants to live in safe, secure and healthy homes.
Whether you’re an experienced officer or a graduate looking to start your career in local government, this role offers excellent development opportunities. It’s also ideal for professionals from other housing or enforcement backgrounds who want to move into private sector housing and statutory regulation.
If you’re a motivated professional with a genuine commitment to raising housing standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential criteria for the role
Do you have a degree in appropriate discipline or an equivalent qualification or relevant experience?
Do you have experience and knowledge of private sector housing work including HHSRS, HMOs, tenant harassment and illegal evictions, and taking formal enforcement action including serving notices, financial penalties and prosecutions?
Key responsibilities for the role
Investigate complaints about housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) under the Housing Act 2004.
Undertake mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) including investigation of unlicensed HMOs.
Investigate reports of harassment, illegal eviction, and new tenancy-related offences introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Implement and enforce other housing legislation and regulations including the Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency Standards for Private Rented Properties and the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations.
Carry out a range of enforcement activity in relation to the above offences and breaches, including legal notices, financial penalties and prosecutions.
A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.