Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) - 6 Month FTC
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
£41,382 per year
Contract
Full-time
1 month ago
What's the job?This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Private Sector Housing team on a 6 month fixed term contract (part time and full time contracts are available). You will be contributing to improving standards and health outcomes for our residents. The role entails investivating compaints, applying housing standards, taking enforcement action and licensing our HMOs. You will deliver grants and financial assistance to adapt and repair properties, and energy efficiency initiatives to achieve low carbon and warm homes.What's our vision?You will play an important part in delivering the Housing Services vision “to be more than a housing service. We are passionate about what we do, and we will work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.”What will I need?You will have:
a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and be EHRB registered and/or on the CIEH Professional Register as a Chartered or Registered Environmental Health Professional;
Experience of the full range of private sector housing;
A strong interest in improving private sector housing and health outcomes;
The ability to prioritise a busy caseload and find positive solutions to complex challenges
Be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong customer centred skills.
What you get in return
26 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution
Career development and training opportunities
Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to EAP Services 24/7
Hybrid Working
Free parking
To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Claire Pickering Private Sector Housing Manager, on 01892 554049 or Claire.Pickering@tunbridgewells.gov.ukOur competency framework describes what's expected from our employees in terms of attitudes and behaviors. To view our core competencies, clickTo stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it's like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncilClosing Date: 7th May 2024Interview Date: W/C 13th May 2024How to applyWe only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.Please follow the link below to submit your application.Equal OpportunitiesTunbridge Wells - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.SafeguardingThe Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.Further information on this vacancy
