Environmental Health Officer – Property Licensing (LBS-008A)

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Southwark Council
Service Area: Regulatory Services / Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Licensing
Hours: 36 hours per week
Start Date: 02 November 2026
End Date: 24 January 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Number of Roles: 4

Working Pattern

Fully Remote / Home-Based. Occasional attendance at meetings or training events may be required.

Location

Remote – Southwark Council, London

Pay

PAYE Rate: £20.58 per hour

Job Overview

Southwark Council is seeking four Environmental Health Officers – Property Licensing to process property licence applications within its Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Licensing Team. The role involves processing Mandatory HMO, Additional Licensing and Selective Licensing applications, assessing supporting documentation, preparing draft licences and maintaining accurate licensing records. Candidates should have relevant experience within housing, regulatory services, application processing or local government casework.

Important – Please Read Carefully

This is a property licensing application and casework role. Candidates should have experience processing applications, managing regulatory or housing casework, maintaining computerised records and applying policies and procedures. Experience with HMO licensing, the Housing Act 2004 and MetaStreet is desirable. The supplied person specification does not require an Environmental Health degree.

Key Responsibilities

Process HMO licence applications
Process Additional Licensing applications
Process Selective Licensing applications
Validate submitted applications
Review floor plans and safety certificates
Assess room sizes and occupancy levels
Conduct fit and proper person assessments
Prepare draft property licences
Prepare licence conditions
Process renewals and variations
Draft regulatory correspondence
Manage licensing caseloads
Update case management systems
Maintain accurate electronic records
Respond to landlords and agents
Respond to tenant enquiries
Liaise with enforcement and compliance teams
Identify incomplete applications
Request additional information
Refer complex cases for investigation
Monitor statutory deadlines
Produce reports and statistical information
Support licensing service improvements

Essential Experience & Skills

Regulatory, housing or local government casework
Application processing
Computerised case management systems
Accurate record keeping
Strong written communication
Strong verbal communication
Good organisational skills
Deadline management
Attention to detail
Ability to interpret policies
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Independent remote working
Managing competing priorities

Desirable

HMO licensing
Additional Licensing
Selective Licensing
Housing Act 2004
Private Sector Housing
MetaStreet
Property licensing legislation
Draft licence preparation
Regulatory determinations
Statutory correspondence
Licensing case management

Additional Information

Target Interview Date: 26 October 2026
Interview Format: Microsoft Teams
Interview Duration: Approximately 30 minutes. One-stage competency and technical interview. No presentation required.
Candidate Submission Deadline: 23 October 2026
Maximum CVs per Agency: 5.

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Job Reference: OR117799

Strict Screening Questions

Do you have previous experience processing applications or managing casework within a UK local authority, housing, regulatory or similar environment? Please provide your job titles, employers and relevant responsibilities.
Have you previously processed Mandatory HMO, Additional Licensing or Selective Licensing applications? Please specify which licensing schemes you have worked with and the duties you performed.
Do you have working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and relevant property licensing legislation? Please explain how you have applied this knowledge professionally.
Have you assessed property licence applications, including reviewing floor plans, room sizes, occupancy levels, safety certificates or other supporting documentation? Please provide examples.
Do you have experience preparing draft property licences, licence conditions, regulatory determinations, notices or formal statutory correspondence?
Have you previously used MetaStreet or another computerised licensing or regulatory case management system? Please specify the systems used and your responsibilities.
Do you have experience conducting fit and proper person assessments, identifying incomplete applications or referring property licensing matters for further investigation?
Have you previously managed a caseload of regulatory, housing or licensing applications while meeting statutory timescales and maintaining accurate electronic records?
Do you have experience communicating with landlords, managing agents, tenants, applicants or internal enforcement and compliance teams regarding licensing applications?
Are you confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, interpreting Council policies and procedures, and working independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote role?
Can you work 36 hours per week from 02 November 2026 to 24 January 2027, with occasional attendance at meetings or training if required? Please confirm your availability.
Are you eligible to work in the UK and able to provide a Health Declaration/Questionnaire, Relationship Declaration Form, 2 years references/work history, Criminal Convictions Declaration and Confidentiality Agreement?

Skills: HMO Licensing, Property Licensing, Housing Act 2004, MetaStreet, Regulatory Casework, Application Processing, Licence Assessments, Housing Compliance, Case Management, Microsoft Office

Environmental Health Officer – Property Licensing (LBS-008A)