Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)Kent Local Authority 55- 60 per hourInitial 6-Month ContractHybrid Working (3 days on site)Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next interim contract within Local Government?A Kent-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its busy and supportive Environmental Health team on an initial 6-month contract.The Role:As an Environmental Health Officer, you''ll manage a varied caseload across the Private Rented Sector, focusing on housing standards, enforcement, and regulatory compliance.Key responsibilities will include: Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property investigations Assessing Category 1 and Category 2 hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System Serving statutory notices and undertaking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004 Preparing and issuing Civil Penalty Notices (CPNs) Investigating housing complaints, disrepair cases, and poor housing conditions Liaising with landlords, tenants, legal teams, and external agencies Preparing detailed inspection reports and evidence packs Supporting wider Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement functionsAbout YouTo be considered for this Environmental Health Officer role, you will have: Recent experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Health or Private Sector Housing team Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HHSRS, and housing enforcement legislation Experience