Environmental Health Officer

Your newpany

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for an opportunity where your work can make a genuine difference to residents and localmunities?We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join a busy Housing Standards service, playing a key role in improving the quality, safety and energy efficiency of private sector housing.
You will manage your own varied caseload, inspecting residential properties and working collaboratively with homeowners, tenants, agents and partner organisations to improve housing conditions and ensurepliance with relevant legislation.

Your new role

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect private sector residential properties and undertake HHSRS assessments
• Investigate housingplaints, hazards, damp and mould
• Support HMO, Additional and Selective Licensing
• Work with landlords, agents and tenants to secure improvements
• Use education, negotiation and formal enforcement to achievepliance
• Prepare and serve statutory notices where required
• Manage investigations and maintain your own caseload
• Prepare professional reports and provide specialist advice
• Represent the organisation in legal proceedings where required
• Work collaboratively withmunity groups and partner agencies

What you'll need to succeed

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A Degree in Environmental Health, relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of UK housing legislation
• Experience within Private Sector Housing, Housing Standards or Environmental Health
• Knowledge of HHSRS and housing enforcement
• Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
• Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload
• A full UK driving licence, as property visits form an important part of the role

What you'll get in return

• £42,123 - £47,665 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 37 hours per week
• Generous annual leave
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Potential hybrid working
• Generous flexitime scheme