THE SERVICE
The Community and Environmental Health Team (CEHT) are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to take on the role of Senior EHO within the Housing and Public Health Team. The Team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP, and sits within the Council’s Public Protection Service (please note that this position is subject to a corporate restructuring exercise). This Service is responsible for a wide range of regulatory functions including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Building Control and Environmental Enforcement.
With 16 staff, the CEHT areas of responsibilities include noise and nuisance investigation, housing standards, public health, and operation community safety. Reporting to the CEHT Manager, the successful applicant will provide leadership and management on housing standards and public health related matters, directly managing a team of two professionals, and assisting in the matrix management of a further two staff. They will be expected to work closely with the Team’s two other senior officers, and in particular, will be required to provide cover for the Senior EHO (Noise and Nuisance).
This is fast paced environment, with a focus on outcomes for residents, with a highly varied workload, reflecting the mixed urban and rural character of the County.
ROLE OF THE JOB
The post holder will provide leadership and direct supervision for their team, and must therefore have a strong professional background in housing standards investigation. Experience of noise and nuisance would be desirable, as would previous management experience, although applications are welcomed from suitably qualified Environmental Health Officers.
A strong commitment to staff development is essential, as is the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake project work.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
Essential
1. A recognised graduate or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.
2. A current HHSRS qualification.
3. Significant experience in the investigation/enforcement of housing standards and the associated legal frameworks.
4. A driving license.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
1. 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
2. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
3. Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous.
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