Environmental Health Officer - Residential

Salary£37,526 - £48,446 pa

Contractual hours37

BasisFull time

Package

Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more.

Job category/type

Housing

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Professional to join us!

Previous Applicants need not apply.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £37,526 - £48,446 pa.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of themost economically productive and innovativeareasof 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 enthusiasticEnvironmental Health professionalto join our residential environmental health team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, but managing your own case load, you will undertake a wide variety of regulatory interventions to tackle poor housing conditions and improve public health in the borough.

Your role will involve:

• Inspecting and assessing housing conditions using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Undertaking enforcement action against criminal landlords using legal notices, orders, prosecution and civil financial penalties.
• Determining licence applications for houses in multiple occupation and enforcing compliance with licence conditions and other regulatory requirements.
• Regulating Caravan Sites through Mobile Home Site Licensing.
• Responding to unauthorised encampments.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in an environmental health, regulatory or enforcement role.
• Experience in applying the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and taking enforcement action under the Housing Act 2004.
• Experience of licensing and enforcing in relation to HMOs and/or mobile home sites.
• Passion for improving public health and tackling health inequalities.

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.

Closing date: 7 September 2025

Interview dates: Interviews will be held week commencing 22 September 2025

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Rhian Richards, environmental health services manager, onRhian.richards@rbwm.gov.uk