Private Sector Housing Environmental Health Officer 5281214
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32.50 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Guildford 5281214 |
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What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Private Sector Housing Environmental Health Officer
Ref: Guildford 5281214
Pay rate: £32.50 per hour PAYE
Role length: Anticipated 4 - 5 months
Working arrangements: Hybrid - 3 days in the office 2 days at home
Additional requirements: Basic DBS, Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
The role:
We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer/Technical Officer to be part of the Private Sector Housing Team to carry out enforcement duties as required by actioning all relevant legislation and working in conjunction with the Private Sector Housing Manager in the effective and efficient execution of the Private Sector Housing Team service.
You will need to have extensive experience in Private Sector Housing and local authority experience to carry out this role.
Key responsibilities:
Have direct responsibility for undertaking a proportion of the team’s casework. Including but not limited to housing complaints, HHSRS inspections, inspection of Houses in Multiple Occupation, inspection of caravan sites, harassment and illegal evictions, statutory nuisance investigations, investigation of filthy and verminous premises, planning consultations and public health funerals
In consultation with the Private Sector Housing Manager the preparation of reports, representations, notices, orders and the taking of enforcement action including giving evidence in legal proceedings and arranging and supervising works in default
Implement special surveys and protocols and participate in the development of policy and procedures related to the team’s specialist function
Assist with implementation of energy efficiency programmes
Under the direction of the Private Sector Housing Manager, represent the authority at professional meetings, study groups and forums
Provide assistance to other team members, including the Care and Repair agency
Liaise with other Council officers and advise/comment on matters of mutual concern
Liaise with external organisations such as Social Services, Health Authority, Fire Authority, the Courts and Coroner’s office as required
Give advice to Councillors, owners and managers of properties, tenants, members of the public and others on private sector housing standards and environmental health matters
Maintain records required for performance monitoring and making various returns
What the client is looking for:
Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing including inspections and regulations
Local Authority experience
Working knowledge of current Environmental Health legislation
Excellent knowledge and practical experience of applying Environmental Health and Housing law
Good problem solving and analytical skills to assimilate, analyse and translate technical and statistical information
Able to prepare and present complex technical reports using appropriate styles and language
Good numeracy skills
Able to represent in formal appeal and legal proceedings
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills
How to Apply:
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Job Ref: Guildford 5281214
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