Surrey Joint Senior Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) – Regulatory Services Location: Millmead, Guildford, Surrey / Full-time Salary: £51,634 - £55,331 (pay award pending) Make a difference where it matters most Joining the partnership between Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council means becoming part of a forward-thinking, people-centred organisation committed to delivering excellent services for our communities. Guildford offers a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation, high-quality public services and staff development, creating a supportive culture where people can thrive. Waverley brings the richness of a rural and character-filled borough, with thriving market towns, strong community identity and a clear commitment to flexible, fair and inclusive working. Together, we are shaping services across two diverse areas: urban and rural, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact, grow your career and be part of a collaborative team improving life for over 200,000 residents. This is an exciting time to join us as we strengthen our shared-service partnership, modernise how we work and continue to invest in our people. Join Our Growing Regulatory Services Team About the Role You will have the opportunity to undertake diverse and interesting work while being actively supported in your career development. You will work within the multi-disciplinary Regulatory Services, which includes, all Environmental Health disciplines, Licensing, Emergency Planning and Neighbourhood Enforcement. On a typical day, you would: · inspect Houses in Multiple Occupation and licensed caravan parks, assess risks and secure compliance with the law and licensing conditions. · investigate complaints and enquiries relating to the private-rented sector, including allegations of illegal eviction. · assess hazards in line with HHRS guidance. · investigate and gather evidence to support: service of Civil Penalty Notices, tribunal hearings and/or legal proceedings. · support colleagues, sharing technical and legal knowledge and experience. · lead projects and be the Council’s subject expert. About You · You are a qualified Environmental Health Officer with extensive experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement. · You are self-motivated and enthusiastic, with strong organisational skills. · You have a sound understanding of the use of HHRS to assess hazards and deficiencies in domestic properties. · You approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and determination to see cases through to a successful conclusion. · You, ideally, have experience in the escalation of enforcement action for non-compliance, including issuing of Civil Penalty Notices and undertaking investigations that may lead to prosecution. What We Offer In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes: - Hybrid and agile working policies - Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships - Generous annual leave and flexi time - An employee assistance programme - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Jobs | Waverley Borough Council Ready to join us? Apply now and help shape the future of Guildford & Waverley Borough Councils. For an informal conversation, please contact Dympna Sanders by email at: dympna.sanders@guildford.gov.uk. The closing date for application is 9am on Monday 20 April 2026 and we anticipate interviews being held w/c 27 April 2026. Equality and Inclusion Statement The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time. Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.