Environmental Health Technical Officer

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development tailored to+

Staff health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on devices, holidays and用品

Job summary

East Suffolk Council is recruiting an Environmental Health Technical Officer to join the Safe Suffolk Renters Team. The role focuses on improving housing conditions, applying a broad regulatory framework, and delivering outcomes for residents and landlords across Suffolk.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in regulatory housing, a level 3 education or equivalent, HHRS qualification, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of building construction and regulatory work.
• Experience in local authorities, construction industry, or government roles is advantageous.
• Own car and a valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve housing disrepair and poor conditions using a broad legislative framework.
• Provide education, advice and formal enforcement as needed, including tribunal preparation.
• Work with residents, landlords and partners to drive improvements in private rented sector housing.
• Manage a varied caseload and apply legislation to deliver compliant, lasting outcomes.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Regulatory experience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Level) or equivalent

Housing Health and Safety Rating System Practitioner

Job description

Job Description

• Contract: Fixed Term until end of March 2027. Possible secondment opportunity.
• East Suffolk Council
• Address: Melton / Lowestoft, Suffolk
• Salary: £39,152 – £42,839 (Band 7)
• Hours: 37 hours per week

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, this role will be working in the Safe Suffolk Renters team who work in collaboration with East & West Suffolk Councils.

We currently have an opportunity to join the Safe Suffolk Renters Team as an Environmental Health Technical Officer.

The role

We are a friendly, supportive and proactive team with a strong commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of our residents. We're looking for a driven and motivated individual who shares our passion for creating safer, healthier and higher-quality homes throughout our communities.

Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? Are you a collaborative team player who can also work independently, using your initiative to deliver meaningful outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of the Safe Suffolk Renters Team, working alongside our experienced Private Sector Housing colleagues, you will take on a varied and rewarding role that combines education, advice and regulatory enforcement. You will work directly with residents, landlords and partner agencies to drive improvements in housing conditions, making full use of the wide range of statutory powers available to the service.

You will build upon your expertise in identifying and resolving housing disrepair and poor housing conditions, applying a comprehensive legislative framework to achieve compliance and positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities to undertake a broad range of interventions, from providing advice and informal guidance through to formal enforcement action, including preparation for Tribunal and Court proceedings where necessary.

We are looking for someone who can confidently manage a varied caseload, work effectively under pressure and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will have the ability to interpret and apply legislation, provide clear and practical guidance to residents and landlords, and work collaboratively with colleagues across East and West councils and external partners to deliver lasting improvements in the private rented sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and making a real impact on the quality of homes and the wellbeing of communities across Suffolk.

What you will need

You will have a sound understanding of building construction, with experience of working in a regulatory role. Experience working for a local authority, construction industry or other government role would be an advantage. You will have a minimum of a level 3 qualification (A Level) or a similar equivalent and be a qualified Housing Health and Safety Rating System Practitioner.

You will require your own car and a valid UK driving licence.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).

Here are some of the main benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).

Closing date: 1pm, 4 September 2026

Interview date: week commencing 14 September 2026

About Us

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0