Housing Enforcement Officer

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Salary range: Grade 9 £42,060-£43,680 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Housing/Public Health Enforcement Officer

Join our team and help improve housing conditions and protect public health in Croydon

Croydon is a vibrant and diverse borough with a strong sense of community and a growing private rented sector. At Croydon Council, we’re working hard to make homes safe, healthy, and decent — for everyone who lives here.

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Housing/Public Health Enforcement Officer to join our Environmental Health team. In this vital role, you’ll carry out inspections of housing and public spaces, tackle poor housing conditions, enforce public health standards, and ensure safe and healthy homes for our residents.

You’ll work with landlords, tenants, contractors, and partner agencies to resolve complaints, take enforcement action where necessary, and provide expert advice on housing and public health issues.

Key responsibilities:

• Inspecting properties to assess housing conditions, hazards, and statutory nuisances.
• Using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and other legislation to enforce standards.
• Investigating and resolving complaints about housing, drainage, pests, and public health concerns.
• Preparing and serving statutory notices, managing default works, and progressing enforcement actions.
• Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, contractors, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

About you:

• Experienced in housing, environmental health, building construction, drainage, or pest control.

• Knowledgeable about housing and public health legislation, enforcement procedures, and court processes.

• A confident communicator, able to advise and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• • Able to manage a varied caseload, make independent decisions, and work under pressure.

  • Comfortable entering confined spaces and inspecting all areas of a property, including using ladders and CCTV equipment.

  • A relevant qualification in environmental health, building and/or drainage (eg BTech) or experience of working in a relevant field

  • Good IT skills and the ability to keep accurate records

  Why join us

  We are passionate about our staff and in return we will provide a rewarding career with a commitment to investing in you.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand

• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change

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Application Closing Date: 12 Jan 2026

Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 26 January 2026

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