Environmental Health Officer

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Environmental Health Officers to join their Private Rented Services Enforcement Teams. In this pivotal role, you will ensure housing standards are upheld in both single and multi-occupied properties. You will provide essential advice to landlords and tenants while taking necessary actions to enhance property conditions. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on community welfare and housing quality. If you are passionate about improving living conditions and possess the required expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Support for Internal Mobility

Disability Confident Employer

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcing housing standards in private sector properties.
• Knowledge of housing legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce housing standards within private sector properties.
• Provide housing advice to landlords and tenants.
• Take actions to remove hazards and improve property conditions.

Skills

Housing Standards Enforcement

Advising Landlords and Tenants

Property Condition Improvement

Education

Relevant Environmental Health Qualification

Job description

Job Description

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Environmental Health Officer (Housing) x6 - based in the Private Rented Services Enforcement Teams

Permanent

Grade 5 - £41,511 - £49,764

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week including occasional evening and weekends

The postholders will be responsible for enforcing housing standards within both single and multi-occupied private sector properties. They will provide housing advice to landlords and tenants and take informal and formal actions to remove hazards and improve property conditions. They will work as part of a team carrying out enforcement of housing legislation.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. Applications without a CV attached cannot be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining, and developing all our people.

We aim to ensure a positive and equitable recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or any other assistance during your application.

We support internal mobility and the development of our staff. Applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be prioritized and reviewed before external applications.

For informal inquiries, contact: Lesley Williams at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from individuals with caring responsibilities. Flexible working options will be considered.

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants per UK Home Office regulations before employment can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close earlier than the deadline. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure consideration.

About Us

We are a disability confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants before employment can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa if eligible.