Details:
- Salary: £50 - 55 - Hour
- Location: Bedfordshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
What if your next opportunity gave you the chance to make a real difference in the wellbeing of an entire community and the safety of it's tenants as an Environmental Health Officer?
A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join their team at an exciting time of change. With Local Government Reorganisation on the horizon, this is a great opportunity to contribute to essential frontline services, support local communities and help shape the future of Environmental Health.
Key Responsibilities
Protect tenants' health, safety and wellbeing by investigating complaints relating to poor housing conditions and identifying potential hazards.
Ensure homes are safe and legally compliant by carring out HHSRS inspections.
Improve living conditions and prevent issues from escalating by working collaboratively with landlords and tenants to resolve housing concerns.
Hold landlords accountable and ensure that hazards are addressed by taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
Promote compliance and prevent future housing issues by providing clear advie and guidance on housing regulations and legal responsibilities.About You
You'll be a proactive Private Sector Housing professional with a passion for improving living conditions and protecting tenants who brings:
Experience within a Local Authority's PSH function.
Knowledge of housing legislation, property standards and enforcement procedures.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively with landlords, tenants and external organisations.
Preferably an Environmental Health degree.Ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about improving housing standards and want to make a tangible difference to the local community, I'd love to hear from you!
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