Environmental Health Officer

Harborough District Council; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer based in Market Harborough. The role involves enforcing new housing legislation, conducting inspections, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a strong background in local authority governance. A valid driving license is required, along with a commitment to community engagement. Remote working options are not specified.

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority governance.
• Trained in PACE and enforcement of housing legislation.
• Recent enforcement experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the new Housing legislation.
• Conduct inspections and investigations of private sector housing.
• Facilitate the introduction of civil penalties policy.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Initiative

MS Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

Job title: Environmental Health Officer

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Status: Full time

Hours: 37 per week

Grade: Grade 8 (£41,771 - £45,091)

Car user: Essential

Harborough District Council's vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

Harborough District Council is looking for a highly motivated individual to work within Regulatory Services as an Environmental Health Officer. In this role you will be working within the Environment Team that is responsible for enforcing Pollution Control and Private Sector Housing and the Housing Team that is responsible for dealing with homelessness and landlord/tenant issues.

The main focus of this post is to work on the implementation of the new Housing legislation due to be brought in under the Renter's Rights Bill. You will be expected to take the lead on both the implementation of and the enforcement of the new legislation. You will be experienced in local authority governance to facilitate the introduction of the new legislation including a landlord's database and civil penalties policy. You will also be trained in PACE and the enforcement of housing legislation including civil penalties. You will be expected to undertake inspections and investigations of private sector housing under the Housing Act 2004 using HHSRS, enforce HMO's and be able to deal with landlord/tenant issues.

You will have experience of communicating confidently with a range of people in a customer facing role and will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. You will be able to work under your own initiative and will be able to identify innovative solutions to challenges. You will have skills in MS Office and a desire to gain technical knowledge. You will be appropriately qualified with a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent qualification) and registered with the Environmental Health Officer's Registration Board (or equivalent). Ideally you will have recent enforcement experience in the fields appropriate to the post. Additional qualifications in the relevant areas of private sector housing would be an advantage. Training opportunities will be provided.

Occasional work outside office hours may be required. You will need a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for this post as well as Police Vetting.

Closing date: 1st October 2025

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

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How to apply

Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form.

Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail [e-mail]. CV's will not be accepted.

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