Environmental Health Officer - 2 full time posts available

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Regulatory Services is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join the Housing Enforcement and Pollution Control Team. The role covers Bridgend County Borough and the Vale of Glamorgan, with a focus on private sector housing, pollution control and public health duties.

The successful candidate will investigate nuisance, improve housing standards and enforce legislation through formal and informal actions.

Qualifications

• A relevant Environmental Health qualification, degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• The ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partner organisations, businesses, landlords and residents.
• Confidence in interpreting and enforcing a range of Environmental Health legislation in a fair, proportionate and consistent manner.
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound professional judgements.
• The ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, records and enforcement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigations and deliver enforcement in accordance with environmental health legislation.
• Manage a varied caseload across housing and environmental protection functions.
• Investigate statutory nuisance, improve housing conditions in the private rented sector and secure compliance through enforcement actions.
• Work with owners, developers and partners to bring vacant and long-term empty properties back into use to support regeneration and housing supply.
• Provide specialist environmental health advice and responses for Planning and Licensing applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partner agencies and residents to improve housing standards and protect public health.

Skills

Communication skills

Investigations

Enforcement

Report writing

Project management

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

About Us

Shared Regulatory Services is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Housing Enforcement and Pollution Control Team. As part of a multidisciplinary service covering Bridgend County Borough and the Vale of Glamorgan, the team is responsible for private sector housing, pollution control and public health functions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to local communities by helping to protect public health, improve housing conditions and ensure compliance with environmental health legislation.

About The Role

Pay Details: Pay Grade 9

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours/ 5 days a week/ Flexi

Main Place of Work Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan

Description:

• We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and professional Environmental Health Officer to undertake investigations and deliver effective enforcement in accordance with relevant environmental health legislation.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied caseload, undertaking a wide range of enforcement activities across housing and environmental protection functions.
• Key responsibilities will include investigating statutory nuisance complaints, improving housing conditions within the private rented sector, and securing compliance with relevant legislation through informal and formal enforcement action where appropriate.
• The postholder will work with owners, developers and partners to bring vacant and long-term empty properties back into use, using enforcement powers to support regeneration, housing supply and communities.
• The postholder will also provide specialist environmental health advice and consultation responses in relation to Planning and Licensing applications, supporting the protection of public health and the wider environment.
• Working closely with colleagues, partner agencies, landlords, businesses and residents, you will play an important role in improving housing standards and protecting the health and wellbeing of local communities.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and professional individual who is committed to delivering high-quality environmental health services and improving outcomes for local communities.

You will need to have

• A relevant Environmental Health qualification, degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• The ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partner organisations, businesses, landlords and residents.
• Confidence in interpreting and enforcing a range of Environmental Health legislation in a fair, proportionate and consistent manner.
• Excellent investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound professional judgements.
• The ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, records and enforcement documentation.

You will be able to demonstrate

• A proactive and customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to protecting public health, improving housing standards and delivering positive outcomes for communities.

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: Helen Pembridge on 07590 006436

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.