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Environmental Health Officer / Technical Officer (Gr F/G/H/I) Temporary Contract Job Details Client: Royal Borough of Kingston Service Area: Place – Regulatory Services Hours: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 Start Date: 04 May 2026 End Date: 01 September 2026 Closing Date: 27 April 2026 at 16:00 Location Office Base: Guildhall 2 Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU Pay PAYE Rate:£31.91 per hour Job Overview Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Technical Officer to join its residential team, working across a shared service covering Kingston and Sutton. This is a varied role covering housing standards, public health issues, noise and environmental nuisance, HMO licensing, drainage defects, rubbish accumulation, damp and mould, filthy and verminous premises, hoarding and severe disrepair. The successful candidate will manage inspections, review evidence, determine the appropriate regulatory response and support enforcement activity, including preparing case files and acting as an expert witness where required. Important – Please Read Carefully This role requires direct experience in Environmental Health, private sector housing, housing standards, licensing or a similar regulatory enforcement role. You must have experience carrying out property inspections, assessing housing conditions and taking or supporting enforcement action. Candidates without relevant Environmental Health / housing standards experience are unlikely to be considered. Key Responsibilities • Manage a personal caseload of residential environmental health and housing standards cases, • Carry out inspections of residential premises including HMOs and single-family dwellings, • Investigate complaints relating to housing conditions, drainage, rubbish accumulation, damp and mould, • Prioritise and manage high-risk cases including hoarding, filthy and verminous premises and severe disrepair, • Review evidence gathered during inspections and determine the appropriate regulatory response, • Serve statutory notices and orders under relevant legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and Environmental Protection Act 1990, • Support enforcement action and judicial proceedings, including preparing prosecution files, • Act as an expert witness in court or tribunal where required, • Use specialist equipment where needed to support investigations, • Work with partner agencies including the Fire Brigade and Social Services on complex or vulnerable cases, • Appropriate qualification in Environmental Health, Trading Standards or an equivalent relevant discipline, • Experience in one or more recognised specialist areas of Environmental Health, including private sector housing and licensing, • Experience in a local authority or other public sector regulatory / compliance setting, • Experience carrying out property inspections and investigating housing-related complaints, • Experience assessing evidence and supporting or taking enforcement action, • Strong report writing and written communication skills, • Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise risk effectively, • Good communication skills and ability to work with residents, landlords, agencies and internal teams, • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or other relevant professional body, • Specialist qualification in one or more relevant service areas This role forms part of a shared service across two council areas, so strong teamworking and adaptability are important. RQ1686352

Highways Inspector – WCR 3 BASE.We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Highways Inspector to join our dynamic team.As a Highways Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our highway infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards, promoting safety and efficiency for a