Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£68,265 per annum

About the Role
Tower Hamlets is rebuilding its team dedicated to delivering the London Remediation Acceleration Action Plan to keep residents safe in their homes. This includes recruitment of a Principal Environmental Health Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of diverse and complex buildings and to secure your already acquired relevant expertise.

You will lead a team of specialist Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), providing technical supervision and monitoring casework activity and progress. Working closely with the programme lead, you will prioritise work and manage escalation activity. Your role will involve carrying out inspections, assessing risks, and collaborating with building owners, managing agents, public sector stakeholders, and residents to deliver successful remediation outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supervision of two EHOs
- Allocation and prioritisation of work
- Maintenance of accurate building records and Golden Thread information
- Carrying out inspections of residential buildings
- Undertaking Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments
- Taking and monitoring enforcement action as appropriate

Experience
- Recognised Environmental Health qualification and EHRB registration (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022
- Understanding of high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings
- Awareness of the role of the Building Safety Regulator and Golden Thread principles
- Experience in private sector housing enforcement
- Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS
- Management and supervision experience

About you
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload effectively
- Commitment to improving housing standards and resident safety

Contract
This is a fixed term contract for 24 months.

Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
- Learning and development opportunities through the Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways