Environmental Health Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for two Environmental Health Officers to join us!
We welcome applications from both qualified Environmental Health Practitioners, and those with transferable skills from other regulatory, enforcement or housing backgrounds.
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £50,446 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic regulatory officer to join our Residential Services team.
The Role:
Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for regulating all aspects of private housing in the borough, and will play a key role in delivering new duties to protect the rights of tenants, introduced by the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Your role will involve:
- Assessment and improvement of housing conditions using the HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004.
- Making decisions in relation to the licensing and management of houses in multiple occupation and other housing.
- Leading investigations and enforcement action, including issuing civil penalties, for breaches of the Housing Act 2004, the Renters Rights Act 2025, and other relevant legislation.
- Leading investigations into cases of unlawful eviction and harassment.
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team and apprentices, and contributing to the development of the service.
- Acting as the Council’s subject matter expert in relevant field e.g. housing standards, property licensing or tenancy rights; providing advice and education to landlords, tenants and colleagues and members.
What we are looking for:
- A professional with substantial experience in a regulatory, enforcement, or tenancy relations role, confident at conducting criminal investigations and taking robust enforcement action. Ideally, the experience will have been gained in a housing related role, but this is not essential.
- Possession of a relevant environmental health, regulatory or housing related qualification.
- Strong working knowledge of relevant housing and public health legislation and commitment to the improvement of public health and well-being.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Experience of supporting or supervising junior members of staff (desirable not essential).
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: 7th May 2026
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Rhian Richards, Environmental Health Services Manager on Rhian.richards@rbwm.gov.uk
Salary range
- £39,526 - £50,446 per year