Environmental Health Officer - Housing Enforcement
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/06/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/06/2023 22:59
Salary:
£36,298 - £40,478 per annum (pay award pending)
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Further Information
Public Protection & Neighbourhoods Team
Salary N8 (£36,298 - £40,478 depending on experience)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated Environmental Health Officer with the necessary training and experience to work in our Public Protection & Neighbourhoods Team.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we deliver new Additional and Selective licensing schemes which have been introduced over the last 3 years. We are constantly working to support residents of the city, ensuring everyone has a safe and well-maintained home.
What you will be doing:
• Supporting landlords and tenants of licensable properties.
• The investigation of complaints relating to
o property disrepair,
o noise and anti-social behaviour
o public health nuisances
• Taking informal and formal enforcement action including prosecutions, civil penalties, work in default and management orders
• Using intelligence to target landlord and letting agents of concern
• The regulation of private rented properties subject to HMO and Selective Licensing.
What is in it for you?
• A competitive basic Salary
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible hours through the Council Flexi Scheme
• The opportunity to buy extra leave
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice home electronics and car lease scheme.
• Opportunities for additional hours and overtime
• Preferential access to job opportunities internally prior to them being advertised externally
• Full support package including access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career. Our purpose is to support you and help you to achieve your best
What we are looking for
• A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health with full registration with the CIEH Environmental Health Registration Board is essential
• A good understanding of the regulatory framework, guidance, and good practice in relation to the Housing Act and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• A knowledge of current and emerging private sector housing related legislation and the technical aspects of enforcement.
• An ability to work alone or as part of a team
• An ability to dealing effectively with members of the public including tenants, landlords and managing agents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required with proven ability to deliver services.
• An ability to organise and manage your workload to meet team objectives.
We will provide you with a laptop and other essential equipment to support working in an agile way. There will be a requirement to work from the Civic Centre some days per week to meet colleagues and work in a collaborative environment.
For an informal discussion please contact Gwen Smith, Team Manager, Public Protection and Neighbourhoods, 0191 2771456, gwen.smith@newcastle.gov.uk
For further information and an application form please contact Newcastle City Council, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH or telephone 0191 2787878, email e-mail jobs@newcastle.gov.uk. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. Please quote the relevant post reference number?when applying.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.