Environmental Health Housing Officer

Environment Journal; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Environmental Health Residential Team in Nottingham. The role covers housing functions including investigating complaints, inspecting properties, and supporting HMO and licensing activities to improve housing standards.

The post requires a proactive, customer-focused approach with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of handling a varied workload while delivering high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within housing, environmental health, regulatory services, property management or a related field would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, HMO standards, licensing schemes and private sector housing issues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing complaints and inspect residential properties.
• Support HMO and licensing activities and assist with enforcement work.
• Work with landlords and tenants to improve housing standards.
• Analyse information, maintain accurate records and make informed decisions.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Technical Officer to join the Environmental Health Residential Team in Nottingham. The role covers housing functions including investigating complaints, inspecting properties, and supporting HMO and licensing activities to improve housing standards.

The post requires a proactive, customer-focused approach with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of handling a varied workload while delivering high service standards.