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Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing & Public Health)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£43,693 - £47,754
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Vacancy ID:
272691
Employment Location:
West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
6 Dec
Further Information

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 suitable qualified Environmental Health Officers.

A strong commitment to staff development is essential, as is the ability to work to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake project work.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB 

Essential
  • A recognised graduate or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.
  • A current HHSRS qualification.
  • Significant experience in the investigation/enforcement of housing standards and the associated legal frameworks.
  • A driving license
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Liam Howley (Community and Environmental Health Manager) on tel. No 07896037747

Why choose us? 

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
  • 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) 
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) 
  • To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here
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. 

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. 
 
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. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.    

Alternative application format: 

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net   

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930 

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.  Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.