Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing)

Broxbourne Council; Churchgate; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Training and development programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Broxbourne Council is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing) to lead the delivery of services improving private sector housing quality, safety and energy efficiency in the Borough.

The role requires a relevant Environmental Health qualification, EHO registration preferred, and solid knowledge of Housing Act 2004, Renters' Rights Act and housing licensing. You will manage your own caseload, deal with HMOs, and attend landlord forums as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Registered to practice as an EHO preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of housing health and safety responsibilities within the private sector.
• Manage own housing caseload and enforce where necessary.
• Represent the Council in landlord forums and liaise with the public.

Skills

Housing Act 2004

HHSRS training

Enforcement action

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Registered to practice as EHO

Job description

Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing)

Salary: £48,138.48 p.a.

Ref: SEHOH

Broxbourne Council is looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join its Environmental Health Team. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and experienced to take a lead role in the delivery of the service which works to improve the quality, safety, energy efficiency and management of private sector housing within the Borough.

You will be required to manage your own housing caseload, have experience of the housing health and safety rating scheme and experience of dealing with houses in multiple occupation. The Council deals with HMOs to ensure they are legally compliant. You will be required to have experience in taking enforcement action where necessary.

You must have a relevant degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and ideally be registered to practice as an Environmental Health Officer. You must be able to demonstrate up-to-date and detailed knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, Renters' Rights Act and other legislation relevant to the post, specifically acts relating to housing conditions and licensing of houses in multiple occupation.

You must also be trained in HHSRS and have a good knowledge of housing construction. You must have excellent customer care skills, a full valid driving licence and be willing to attend landlords’ forums out of office hours. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public is essential in this post.

If you would like to discuss the role informally in more detail, please contact the Environmental Health Team by telephone on 01992 785555 (extension 5963) or by email to [e-mail]

We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER).

The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk

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