Environmental Health Officer - HMO & Nuisance Enforcement (Hybrid)

Oyster Partnership; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Essex is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for an initial 3-month contract. The role involves responsibilities like HMO licensing, housing enforcement, and responding to nuisance complaints. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Health and relevant registration, with experience in regulatory compliance. This position offers £45 per hour under a full-time 37-hour contract with a hybrid work model of 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience with HMO licensing and HHSRS enforcement.
• Ability to interpret planning reports, especially on acoustic and contamination surveys.
• Experience in complaint investigations regarding vermin and drainage issues.

Responsibilities

• Cover HMO licensing and housing enforcement activities.
• Respond to nuisance complaints and drainage issues.
• Serve notices as required.

Skills

HMO licensing

Regulatory compliance

Complaint investigation

Statutory nuisance investigation

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Registered with Environmental Health Registration Board

Job description

A local government authority in Essex is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for an initial 3-month contract. The role involves responsibilities like HMO licensing, housing enforcement, and responding to nuisance complaints. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Health and relevant registration, with experience in regulatory compliance. This position offers £45 per hour under a full-time 37-hour contract with a hybrid work model of 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home.