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Housing Enforcement Officer

United Kingdom, Carlisle 26.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Housing enforcement Officer to act as a lead technical voice within our team. In this role, you will hold a specialism in one or more core environmental health and housing sectors: Environmental Protection, Food Safety, Health and Safety, or Private Sector Housing. You will be the boots on the ground-inspecting local businesses, tackling complex complaints, and leading legal investigations into noncompliance to protect the public and foster responsible economic growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead & Advise: Serve as the subject matter lead, providing expert advice and interpretation guidance on complex environmental health issues to team members, businesses, and elected council members
  • Investigate: Conduct and oversee comprehensive investigations into alleged breaches of legislation, preparing legal reports for formal enforcement action when necessary
  • Inspect & Monitor: Run risk-based programmed and reactive inspections, alongside sampling and testing regimes across the region
  • Support Local Business: Provide proactive technical guidance to Cumberland businesses to promote compliance, consumer safety, and economic prosperity
  • Develop Programmes: Plan and execute targeted enforcement campaigns alongside public education programmes
  • Collaborate: Mentor and provide technical support to junior Technical Officers within the team

Requirements

  • Education: A BSc in Environmental Health
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience within environmental health, backed by ongoing professional development
  • Enforcement Knowledge: Proven competence in managing and leading complex, high-level statutory investigations
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently convey technical details to diverse audiences
  • Workload Management: Exceptional organisational skills to plan and prioritise a complex, demanding caseload
  • Tech Savvy: Comfortable using modern data software management systems
  • Licence: A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
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