Environmental Health Officer - Housing

Osborne Richardson; Gloucester; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Gloucestershire seeks a qualified Environmental Health Officer experienced in private sector housing. This temporary 3-month contract entails investigating housing complaints and enforcing compliance with housing regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and hold an HHSRS certificate, with some remote work permitted.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in Environmental Health.
• Experience in private sector housing regulations.
• Ability to handle complaints regarding disrepair and tenancy issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MEES regulations.
• Investigate complaints including damp, mould, and disrepair.
• Work with landlords and tenants to improve housing standards.

Skills

Investigation

Local Authority Experience

Compliance Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

HHSRS Certificate

Tools

Uniform System

Job description

Our local authority client, based in Gloucestershire are looking for a qualified Environmental Health Officer with private sector housing experience available immediately to cover a vacancy within the team on a temporary basis for 3 months. Our clients are looking for someone who has the skills and experience to work to bring long term empty properties back into use, ensure compliance with MEES regulations and carry out our duties in relation to landlords and tenants to ensure improvements to the private rented sector. The work will involve investigating complaints including Damp and mould, disrepair, rats and rubbish. Experience of administering Disabled Facilities Grants and use of the Uniform system would be welcome. Please note, the client has stated whilst some work can be undertaken remotely, this is a front line role which will require the candidate to be within one hours journey of the District at least 3 days a week to enable site work to be undertaken.

In order to be considered, it is essential that you have at least 3 years experience of working within this field, your CV must demonstrate local authority experience. You must also hold the HHSRS certificate.

As mentioned, this is an initial 3 month contract as it is covering long term sickness so the contract may be extended. Pay rates will be up to £45.