Housing Standards Officer: Improve Homes for Residents

Venn Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the South East is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a District Council. This role involves improving housing conditions and supporting vulnerable residents. Key responsibilities include leading Disabled Facility Grants administration, inspecting properties, and providing advice on housing regulations. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in surveying or Environmental Health and experience in housing legislation. This is an on-site role for a duration of 3 months, offering hands-on involvement in delivering high-quality environmental health services.

Benefits

Vouchers from high street organisations for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing-related subject.
• Ability to administer Disabled Facility Grants.
• Experience in investigating housing complaints.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the administration of Disabled Facility Grants.
• Work collaboratively to deliver high-quality services.
• Inspect properties for adaptations feasibility.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on housing matters.
• Identify alternatives for impractical adaptations.

Skills

High level of literacy and numeracy

Knowledgeable in housing legislation

Understanding of environmental health principles

Education

BTEC, HND in surveying or Environmental Health

Job description

A recruitment agency in the South East is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a District Council. This role involves improving housing conditions and supporting vulnerable residents. Key responsibilities include leading Disabled Facility Grants administration, inspecting properties, and providing advice on housing regulations. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in surveying or Environmental Health and experience in housing legislation. This is an on-site role for a duration of 3 months, offering hands-on involvement in delivering high-quality environmental health services.