Details:
- Salary: £45 - 50 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: South East
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Environmental Health Officer to join a local authority on an initial 3-month temporary contract. The role requires 2 days a week on site.
The Opportunity:
The council is looking for a qualified and experienced EHO with strong knowledge of Private Sector Housing, able to deal with complaints and HMOs. Experience with Statutory Nuisance issues would be a bonus. The role is primarily complaints-driven, with appropriate enforcement action including the serving of notices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate complaints and requests for service
* Ensure environmental matters are recorded and pursued to secure compliance
* Support and comply with quality practices per corporate/departmental policy
* Attend and advise Area Committees where required
* Observe Council and Directorate safety policies
* Promote the Council's Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Procedures
Experience Required:
* Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent (Diploma in EH) - desirable
* Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board - desirable
* Experience securing regulatory compliance through various means
* Statutory nuisance investigation experience
* Planning and Licensing consultation response experience