Environmental Health Officer (Housing) - Full Time Fixed Term

Flintshire County Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a full-time role focused on private sector housing inspections and public health work. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Health and excellent communication skills. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for development and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous family friendly schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts across UK retailers

Qualifications

• Experience as an Environmental Health Officer in Housing Enforcement is preferred.
• Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Welsh speaking and writing skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct private sector housing inspections.
• Investigate complaints and manage HMO’s.
• Engage in public health work related to residential properties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Solution-focused outlook

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

Environmental Health Officer (Housing) – Full Time Fixed Term (for 2 years)
Grade/Salary GO8 (SCP 32 to 35) £42,839 - £46,142 - Based at Ty Dewi Sant Offices, Ewloe/ Hybrid Working

We are looking for professional, competent and enthusiastic people who are able to communicate well at all levels, with the ability to cope with a demanding workload.

Role

Your role will focus on private sector housing inspections, dealing with houses of multiple occupation (HMO’s), complaint investigations, along with public health work associated with residential properties.

Qualifications

The role requires a degree in Environmental Health, ideally with experience as an Environmental Health Officer working in the field of Housing Enforcement. However, applications from recently qualified candidates will also be welcomed.

Skills & Qualities

The role requires excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and a solution focused outlook.

You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment and will be expected to work across all areas within the team. If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, we would be eager to hear from you!

Welsh speaking and writing skills are desirable.

Benefits

As one of the largest employers in Flintshire, we offer an excellent package, including: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme • Generous family friendly and work-life balance schemes • Hybrid working • Access to a range of development opportunities • Free employee assistance programme (EAP) • Cycle to Work Scheme • Discounts across UK retailers.

How to apply / Contact

For more information or an informal discussion please contact: Marian Davies (Team Manager – Housing and Pollution Control) via e-mail [e-mail] or call 01352 703408