Environmental Health Officer

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Housing Enforcement Officer to ensure that private sector housing meets minimum safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Environmental Health and experience in housing legislation. Key responsibilities include investigating housing complaints, conducting inspections, and enforcing compliance with housing laws. Training and support will be provided for professional development. A solid commitment to customer service and communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Environmental Health.
• Solid understanding of housing legislation and HHSRS.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Experience in Housing Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate housing complaints and undertake enforcement action.
• Assess and license Houses in Multiple Occupation and caravan sites.
• Conduct inspections for disrepair and housing hazards.
• Take formal enforcement action to ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of housing legislation

Customer service orientation

Background in Housing Enforcement

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Private Sector Housing Team

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 11

Salary: £41,771 - £45,091 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Job Role:

This post forms part of the Council’s Housing Enforcement Team.

Under the Housing Act2004, the Local Authority has a duty to ensure that private sector housing meets minimum standards.

This role plays a vital part in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community, ensuring they have access to safe and adequate housing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigating housing complaints and undertaking enforcement action.
• Assessing and licensing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and caravan sites.
• Conducting inspections to identify disrepair and housing hazards.
• Taking formal enforcement action to ensure compliance with housing legislation.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant Degree in Environmental Health.
• A solid understanding of housing legislation, guidance, and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Strong communication and organisational skills to manage a diverse and demanding caseload.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.
• Strong background in Housing Enforcement - the service of notices, Civil penalties and Prosecution work.

Training and support will be provided to help you develop your expertise and confidence in the role.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.