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Senior Housing Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing Kent (Sittingbourne & surrounding areas) | Hybrid Working £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella) - Negotiable 28 hours per week | 9-month ongoing contract An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Housing Environmental Health Officer to join a well-established Local Authority in Kent on an initial 9-month assignment. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality Private Sector Housing services, tackling housing standards, disrepair, and improving living conditions across the borough. The Role You will lead on the delivery of housing enforcement and improvement functions, managing a varied caseload and supporting junior officers. Key duties include: Undertaking inspections and assessments of residential properties
Enforcing housing legislation including HHSRS and disrepair cases
Managing HMO licensing, compliance, and enforcement
Investigating complaints and taking appropriate legal action where required
Attending court/tribunals as an expert witness
Managing empty properties, drainage issues, and environmental concerns
Supervising and supporting technical officers
Providing expert advice to stakeholders, landlords, and residents Full responsibilities aligned with the attached job description Requirements (ESSENTIAL) Proven experience within a Local Authority / Council or Housing Association ONLY
Strong background in Private Sector Housing / Environmental Health
Experience with HHSRS, enforcement action, and housing legislation
Knowledge of HMO licensing and regulatory compliance
Experience attending court/tribunal proceedings
Ability to manage complex caseloads and work autonomously
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsWorking Arrangements Hybrid: 2 days office/site visits, 2 days from home
Hours: 4 days per week (7 hours per day)
Office Base: Sittingbourne, Kent
Interviews: Online via MS Teams
Closing Date: 03/05/2026Apply If you are an experienced Senior EHO / Private Sector Housing Officer looking for your next contract, apply today with your CV. Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy