Senior Environmental Health Officer

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a Senior Environmental Health Officer, dedicated to enhancing living conditions in Cornwall's private housing sector. In this vital role, you'll ensure compliance with housing regulations, conduct essential inspections, and engage with tenants and partner agencies to protect community health and safety. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you will implement projects that make a real difference in the lives of residents. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible working options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee health and wellbeing programme

Employee benefits scheme with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health and housing regulations.
• Strong communication skills for public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Regulate private rented sector compliance with enforcement policies.
• Conduct inspections and process HMO licensing applications.
• Implement projects to improve housing standards.

Skills

Environmental Health

Regulatory Compliance

Inspection Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Service & Team:

Join Cornwall Council's Private Sector Housing Team as a Senior Environmental Health Officer!

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to contribute to ensuring safe, healthy, and sustainable living conditions within Cornwall's private housing sector. As a Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in improving housing standards, conducting inspections, and enforcing legislation to protect community health and safety. If you are passionate about environmental health and committed to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply and join our team.

The Role:

Responsibilities include:

1. Regulate the private rented sector in compliance with enforcement policies to secure positive outcomes for tenants.
2. Utilize statutory powers and Civil Penalty Notices effectively.
3. Contribute to preventing illegal evictions.
4. Process HMO licensing applications, issue licenses, and conduct inspections of HMOs.
5. Respond to requests from tenants and partner agencies.
6. Implement projects to improve the private rented sector and protect tenants.

This is a public/customer-facing role, requiring compliance with the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers.

Additional Details:

Please read the full role profile attached below in this advert.

What You'll Get in Return:

Cornwall Council aims to be an employer of choice, a high-performing council, and a learning organization. We offer a range of rewards and benefits to attract and retain staff, including flexible working options for better work/life balance.
Core benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension scheme with voluntary contributions
• Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional leave
• Award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits scheme with discounts on goods and services

Additional Information:

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.
The full role profile is attached here. Save a copy for reference if invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat, contact Stuart Kenney at [e-mail].

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, detailing your suitability against each point marked 'Application' on the Role Profile, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. You can also upload your CV. Guidance on completing your application can be found here - The application process.
Applications cannot be edited after submission. For queries or assistance, contact [e-mail].