Environmental Health Practitioner/ Housing Health Practitioner

Melton Borough Council; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in Melton Mowbray is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to lead the regulation of housing standards. The candidate will conduct inspections, enforce legislation, and provide excellent customer service. A full driving licence and vehicle access are required. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexitime with no core hours

Agile working arrangements

Generous leave entitlement

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced Environmental Health Practitioner or Housing Health Practitioner.
• Ability to carry out inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regulation of standards in rented housing.
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and enforce housing legislation.
• Provide excellent service to customers and meet performance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for improving housing standards

Inspection and enforcement action

Job description

Purpose of the job

The Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Environmental Health Practitioner or Housing Health Practitioner to join the Environmental Health Team within Regulatory Services. The successful candidate will lead the regulation of standards in all types of rented housing and successfully deliver the regulation of HMO licensing. As a member of a team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Environmental Health functions.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving housing standards and the Environment.

You will provide an excellent quality service to all customers, meet targets and performance standards relevant to the assigned duties in order to achieve high standards of service delivery.

You will be required to carry out inspections, investigations, advice and appropriate enforcement actions in respect to all relevant housing legislation and undertake other relevant activities in relation to Environmental Health.

You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence.

You must have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

About us

Working for Melton Borough Council provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexitime with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and homeworking, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.

More Information

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below. To apply please click on the apply button which will take you to the vacancies page of the Melton Borough Council website.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).

We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.

Contact

Katherine Allen – Environmental Health Team Leader
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Email: [e-mail]

Joanne Belcher – Environmental Health and Licensing Manager
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Closing date

12 Noon, Thursday 27 November 2025.

Interview date: Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December 2025.