Technical Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Dunblane; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council in Dunblane, Stirling is seeking a Technical Officer for Environmental Health (Residential). The role focuses on delivering the Healthy Homes Project and addressing damp and mould in private housing to raise housing standards.

You will apply knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation, bring strong communication and negotiation skills, and work in a supportive team that values ambition and forward thinking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation.
• Experience in Environmental Health or related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Healthy Homes Project to address damp and mould in private housing.
• Contribute to improving housing standards and ensuring safe accommodation.
• Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to implement improvements.

Skills

Housing standards knowledge

Public health legislation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

Technical Officer – Environmental Health (Residential)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated individual to join our Environmental Health (Residential) Team as a Technical Officer.

Your role will be to help deliver our Healthy Homes Project; the focus being actions to address the issue of damp andmould in the private housing sector. In doing so, you will help the Council meet its aim of improving housing standards and ensuring all residents have decent and safe accommodation.

You will have a knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation and some experience of working in this field. You will have excellent communication skills and be a good problem solver and skilled negotiator.

The role is a varied one, it is both challenging and rewarding and sits within a team that is both ambitious and forward thinking.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to work from the office for a period of up to three months, enabling them to access continued support and guidance as they settle into the role.

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Interview date: 24 September 2026

Company: Ashfield District Council

Salary: £16,559 – £17,785 per annum

Location: Dunblane, Stirling

Sector: Environmental Health

Sector: Housing

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Officer