Environmental Health Enforcement Officer

Grade: PO2-PO4 Salary: £42,771 - £55,323 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Hours per week Closing Date: 13/11/2026 Directorate: Neighbourhood & Environment (NED) Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £42,771 - £55,323 Retention Bonus: £3,000 'Golden Hello' payment (subject to minimum retention period) Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Hours per week Application Deadline: 13th November 2026 Proposed Interview Date(s) TBC Reference: 2373 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. We offer a fantastic range of staff benefits, including an option to purchase additional annual leave, discounted gym memberships, savings from local shops and online retailers and season ticket and travelcard loans. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: We’re looking to recruit a permanent Environmental Health Officer to join our ambitious and progressive Private Sector Housing and Licensing Team. The appointed officer will be a qualified and experienced and must hold a degree or diploma in Environmental Health (i.e. BSc/MSc). It is preferable that applicants be fully registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB), as a Registered EHP (REnvH) or equivalent but candidates approaching full qualification and registration with EHRB/REnvH will also be considered, with appointment subject to achieving full EHRB/REnvH qualification within an agreed timescale. The successful candidate will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated officer with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services. The Council will offer appropriate support to successful candidates in their professional development. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: Be an authorised officer for the undertaking of the Council’s statutory functions in relation to Private Sector Housing and Licensing, investigations into housing disrepair and non-compliance to legislation within Parts 1-4 Housing Act 2004 and the Renters Rights Act 2025, including all enforcement work required. Undertake duties during standard office hours and outside standard office hours according to needs of the service to ensure relevant legislation, regulations and policies are complied with. Supports wider workstreams within regulatory services as appropriate. To be competent in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). To have knowledge of HMO licensing and the other licensing schemes that operate in Waltham Forest. Possess the knowledge and skills to be able to investigate possible breaches of legislation, serve notices, gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution and appeal hearings. To take the lead role on projects from inception to conclusion using project management techniques The post holder will need to be flexible with regard to working times which may include early morning or evening visits. Plan and organise work to ensure the delivery of those aspects of the service for which responsible Qualifications and Requirements: Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Environmental Health (i.e. BSc/MSc). Applicants must be fully registered with the Environmen