Senior Environmental Health Officer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Officer

£40,067- £42,324 per annum (Salary dependent on experience and qualifications)

Up to £4,000 (one off) expenses payment (subject to T&Cs)

37 hours per week (Job share options available)

Permanent

Cotswold/Agile

We welcome applicants at different experience levels; training and development will be provided.

With major legal changes coming in the area of private sector housing nationally, this is a great time to make a real difference to people's lives.

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer or Housing standards professional looking to make a real impact on local communities? Or are you looking to develop your career in this field with training and support? Whether you're already established or at an earlier stage, we offer career progression opportunities and salary levels that reflect your experience and qualifications.

This role is flexible, offering the option of job sharing and a career grade structure, meaning you can grow within the role while receiving structured training. We are committed to supporting you in gaining the skills and experience needed to succeed.

As a Senior Officer in the Environmental Regulatory Sector, you will manage and execute statutory duties related to private sector housing, caravan and campsite licensing, and public health. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, conducting inspections, and addressing public health concerns. This role requires a strong understanding of housing standards, public health principles, and environmental regulations.

This position offers family-friendly flexibility, including the ability to work from home and in the field.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct inspections of private sector housing to ensure compliance with housing standards and regulations.
2. Investigate and resolve complaints related to housing conditions, public health nuisances, and environmental hazards.
3. Enforce public health legislation and take necessary actions to protect public health and safety.
4. Provide expert advice and support to property owners, landlords, and tenants on housing and public health issues.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or related degree/relevant experience.
2. Experience in environmental regulation, housing standards, or public health.
3. Strong knowledge of housing regulations, public health laws, and environmental standards.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you believe you meet most of the requirements of the role, please apply. We offer great training and support to help you to reach your potential. Please note that the salary band will match your experience level.

You will be employed by Publica Group Ltd which was created by four partner Councils (Forest of Dean District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cotswold District Council, and Cheltenham Borough Council) to deliver more efficient and improved services.

Special Conditions

Ability to travel.

Benefits

1. Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
2. Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
3. 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part-time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice.
4. Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental, and eye care.
5. Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings.
6. Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative, and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars.
9. Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.
10. Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury.
11. Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary.

These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience, and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for an interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, those from Black, Asian, and other minority backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Accredited by the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.