_{15th January, 2026}

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Southeast England, are looking for an experienced Housing Standards Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in Housing Standards operations.   

Position: Housing Standards Officer
Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (3 Months) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To carry out all statutory duties, actions required under discretionary powers, and actions resulting from policy decisions, in the application of the Council’s environmental health functions, as managed, administered and enforced by the Environmental Health service.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To work with other staff and management of the Housing Standards Team, to help ensure the team delivers the highest quality environmental health services possible.
• To investigate and carry out operational inspections relating to the assessment and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation. To apply all relevant environmental health legislation, regulations and appropriate licensing to ensure properties are safe and fit to occupy.
• To investigate and carry out inspections of all housing related complaints. To apply all relevant environmental health legislation, regulations and appropriate licensing to ensure properties are safe and fit to occupy.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Housing Standards Officer role or equivalent.
• Qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND) in surveying, Environmental Health or another Housing related subject.
• Recent experience of carrying out inspections and applying current housing standards.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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