Environmental Health Officer

Coventry City Council
📍 Coventry, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

What is the job role?

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will be on the frontline of housing regulation. This is an investigative and legal-heavy role where no two days are the same. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Inspecting: Conducting detailed HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) inspections to identify hazards and ensure HMOs meet statutory standards.

  • Regulating: Managing the HMO licensing process, ensuring landlords adhere to their legal obligations and management regulations.

  • Enforcing: Taking a lead on enforcement actions, which may include serving statutory notices, issuing Civil Penalties, gathering evidence for PACE interviews, and preparing cases for prosecution.

  • Advising: Providing expert guidance to landlords, agents, and tenants to promote high standards within Coventry’s private rented sector.

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    Job Details

    • Location Coventry, England
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
    • Posted Date July 03, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 12, 2026