Housing Enforcement Officer
Croydon Council
Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA, UK
Published 2 weeks ago
Full Time
Job Description
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:
We are passionate about our staff and in return we will provide a rewarding career with a commitment to investing in you.
Application Closing Date: 12 Jan 2026
Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 26 January 2026
To view the role profile please Click here.
About Us
Croydon Council's priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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.
- 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
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
Application Closing Date: 12 Jan 2026
Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 26 January 2026
To view the role profile please Click here.
About Us
Croydon Council's priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council's new ways of working
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.