Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

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OPS1481

Full time

£38,223 - £42,403 per annum

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER - Private Sector Housing

FURTHER INFORMATION: Public Protection & Neighbourhoods Team

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Environmental Health Officer with the necessary training and experience to work in our Public Protection & Neighbourhoods Team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we deliver new Additional and Selective licensing schemes which have been introduced over the last 3 years. We are constantly working to support residents of the city, ensuring everyone has a safe and well-maintained home.

What you will be doing:

- Supporting landlords and tenants of licensable properties.

- The investigation of complaints relating to

o property disrepair,

o noise and anti-social behaviour

o public health nuisances

- Taking informal and formal enforcement action including prosecutions, civil penalties, work in default and management orders

- Using intelligence to target landlord and letting agents of concern

- The regulation of private rented properties subject to HMO and Selective Licensing.

What is in it for you?

- A competitive Salary

- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

- Flexible hours through the Council Flexi Scheme

- The opportunity to buy extra leave

- Cycle2work scheme

- Access to a salary sacrifice home electronics and car lease scheme.

- Opportunities for additional hours and overtime

- Preferential access to job opportunities internally prior to them being advertised externally

- Full support package including access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

- Opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career. Our purpose is to support you and help you to achieve your best

What we are looking for

- A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health full registration with the CIEH Environmental Health Registration Board is essential

- A good understanding of the regulatory framework, guidance, and good practice in relation to the Housing Act and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.

- A knowledge of current and emerging private sector housing related legislation and the technical aspects of enforcement.

- An ability to work alone or as part of a team

- An ability to dealing effectively with members of the public including tenants, landlords and managing agents

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with proven ability to deliver services.

- An ability to organise and manage your workload to meet team objectives.

We will provide you with a laptop and other essential equipment to support working in an agile way. There will be a requirement to work from the Civic Centre some days per week to meet colleagues and work in a collaborative environment.

For an informal discussion please contact Kris Hartridge kristopher.hartridge@newcastle.gov.uk

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

30 July 2024