Housing Enforcement Officer - (Building Safety)

Buckinghamshire Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to creating a safe and sustainable environment. As an Environmental Health Practitioner, you will oversee high-rise building regulations, ensuring safety and compliance. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on community health and safety while collaborating with various stakeholders. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a supportive team, and numerous benefits, including discounts and a generous pension scheme. If you’re passionate about environmental health and eager to contribute to community well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Discounted Gym Memberships

Travel Discounts

Generous Pension Scheme

Membership to Costco

Discounts on Cafés and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in large/complex organizations with a focus on environmental health.
• Knowledge of construction methods and building deficiencies, especially for mid/high rise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and legal actions as necessary.
• Develop and implement special projects and regulatory compliance measures.

Skills

Environmental Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Data Interpretation

Legal Standards Application

Education

Diploma in Environmental Health

Degree in Environmental Health

MSc in Environmental Health

Tools

HHSRS Competency Certificate

Job description

Overview

At Buckinghamshire Council, we are dedicated to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all those that live, work and visit our area. Our Environmental Health teams, which are part of Regulatory Services, are committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of our community. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)/Housing Enforcement Officer to join our team and make a real difference.

This is 1 year fixed term contract.

About the role

As an EHP/Housing Enforcement Officer, you will play a crucial role in contributing to the Environmental Health Service objectives.

The role is for an officer to lead and oversee a programme for high rise buildings and buildings of between 11m and 18m in height, monitoring against the regulatory requirements and standards, and making efficient and effective decisions to engage with Responsible Persons to ensure appropriate remediation is undertaken.

Working in partnership with the Fire and Rescue Authority you will lead on the Council's data collection and monitoring of identified buildings in the area which require further investigation. You will support partners undertaking regulatory action, where required, to ensure landlords are addressing fire and structural defects to make their buildings safe with a focus on being a Resident Centred Approach.

You may become involved in some housing standards related work which is outside the scope of the project and manage a small caseload as a result.

We are looking for someone who is able to interpret and manage data, apply legal standards and have excellent communication skills.

Some of the responsibilities include;

• Conduct investigations, legal and regulatory actions as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and review special projects and assigned tasks, including promotional, advisory, and educational activities.
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of legal, technical, and social issues to ensure effective service delivery.
• Provide training and support to colleagues to maintain competencies for regulatory interventions.
• Respond to service requests, consultations, and take enforcement actions to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with team members, other departments, external agencies, and partners to deliver a customer-focused service.

On-the-go:

Our 'on-the-go' roles mean you'll usually start and finish your day from a base, moving around between different locations throughout the day. You won't need a fixed desk to work from, but you'll have access to our network where you can keep up to date with admin and the latest staff updates.

About you

• Substantial relevant experience in large/complex organisation with a good knowledge in environmental health.
• Authority and credibility to build relationships, influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and customers at all levels in complex situations.
• Knowledge of construction methods and building deficiencies, in particular those relating to mid and high rise buildings
• Diploma, Degree, or MSc in Environmental Health or related qualification (such as in building construction).
• Certificate of competency in undertaking HHSRS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Other information

Full driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Ability to work flexibly within core hours and occasionally outside normal office hours.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

https://jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/working-buckinghamshire-council/