We are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Private Sector Housing Team and contribute to protecting the quality of life of our residents. This is an exciting time to join the team, as we have just completed a consultation looking to introduce both additional and selective licensing schemes. This recognizes the importance of good housing and the key role the private sector landlords play in this, to help build thriving communities.
The Role
Around 60% of this role will be on inspections, so a significant proportion of days will have some inspections on them, though it may vary week to week depending on issues identified on site.
As an urban area, my client is challenged by a high proportion of rented properties including licensable houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), many of which are in poor condition. The successful candidate will carry out inspections and investigations looking at housing conditions across the borough. Primarily this will be linked to compliance with the HMO mandatory licence scheme, as well as dealing with housing complaints and providing assistance and advice to tenants and landlords. Depending on experience, we are also looking for candidates who could contribute to our licensing consultation and/or carry out work relating to tall building fire safety and find new ways to deliver services in the private rented sector as well.
There is also a possibility to assist on an out of hours noise rota.
The successful candidate will spend significant time on inspections, advising landlords on legal requirements and on the consultation process and on processing HMO licence applications. You will work with partners both internally and externally to administer the scheme and improve property conditions for our residents.
There will be the requirement for some work outside of normal office hours, this will always be arranged in advance.
About You
You must have:
* EHRB/register of Environmental Health Practitioners Registration
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the public, and other agencies, both verbally and in writing.
* Knowledge of the Private Rented Sector and/or a regulatory environment.
* Possession of a current driving licence and vehicle.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
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