Housing & Environmental Health Officer — Hybrid

The JobsBoard; Margate; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid working

Flexible hours

LGPS membership

Leisure discounts

Job summary

The JobsBoard is seeking a Housing Improvement Officer or Environmental Health Practitioner for a career-graded role in Thanet District Council’s Private Sector Housing service.

The post focuses on responding to housing complaints, enforcing to resolve hazards, and contributing to proactive housing initiatives while supporting licensing regimes. A Level 4+ qualification (or BSc/MSc for EHP) and HHSRS competency are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in private sector housing.
• Ability to undertake HHSRS inspections and use enforcement options under the Housing Act 2004.
• Understanding of alternative legislative provisions to improve housing conditions.
• Hold a Level 4+ qualification in a relevant subject area.
• For EHP role, hold a BSc/MSc in Environmental Health and be registered.
• HHSRS competency certificate is required.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Full driver’s licence and own vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to housing complaints and take enforcement action to resolve hazards.
• Contribute to proactive housing and health initiatives.
• Support empty property interventions and licensing regimes for HMO, selective and caravan sites.

Skills

Private sector housing

HHSRS inspections

Enforcement options

Driving licence

Education

Level 4+ qualification in a relevant subject

BSc/MSc Environmental Health (or equivalent) + registration

Job description

The JobsBoard is seeking a Housing Improvement Officer or Environmental Health Practitioner for a career-graded role in Thanet District Council’s Private Sector Housing service.

The post focuses on responding to housing complaints, enforcing to resolve hazards, and contributing to proactive housing initiatives while supporting licensing regimes. A Level 4+ qualification (or BSc/MSc for EHP) and HHSRS competency are essential.