Technical Officer (Part Time)

Planning News; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking a Part Time Technical Officer – Environmental Health (Residential) to join the Environmental Health team in Dunblane, Stirling. The role focuses on delivering the Healthy Homes Project, addressing damp and mould in private housing to improve standards and ensure safe accommodation for residents.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of housing standards and public health legislation, with experience in this field, excellent communication, negotiation,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the Healthy Homes Project focused on damp and mould in private housing.
• Assist the Council in improving housing standards and ensuring safe, decent accommodation for residents.
• Work with the Environmental Health (Residential) Team and contribute to a proactive, forward-thinking approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Negotiation

Job description

Jobs

Technical Officer

Salary

£16,559 - £17,785 per annum

Expires

17/09/2026

Location

Dunblane, Stirling

Job Type

Part Time

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.

For further information or to discuss the post contact Miss Stacy White on 01623 457216

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