Environmental Health Officer - Housing

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely alongside a Local Authority to provide them with an Environmental Health Officer on a contract basis.

About the role

We have a vacancy for an Environmental Health Officer within our Private Sector Housing Team. You will be based in the office but will spend significant time out of the office on inspections and there is flexibility to work from home, subject to the needs of the service.

Private Sector Housing - As an urban area we are challenged a high proportion of rented properties including licensable houses in multiple occupation (HMO's), many of which are in poor condition. The successful candidate will carry out inspections and investigations looking at housing conditions across the borough. Primarily this will be linked to compliance with the HMO mandatory licence scheme, as well as dealing with housing complaints and providing assistance and advice to tenants and landlords. Depending on experience we are also looking for candidates who could contribute to our licensing consultation and/or carry our work relating to tall building fire safety and find new ways to deliver services in the private rented sector as well. There is also a possibility to assist on an out of hours noise rota.

To be considered, you will have the following knowledge/experience:

• EHRB/ register of Environmental Health Practitioners Registration
• You should be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the public and other agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the Private Rented Sector and/or a regulatory environment.
• Possession of a current driving licence and vehicle

What's on offer?

• Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend
• Pay: Starting from 35- 40 (negotiable depending on your experience).
• Working Hours: 36 Hours p/w - Monday - Friday

WHY SPENCER CLARKE?!
Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge!

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Market leading referrals of up to 500
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers

How to Apply

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• Contact Cameron Nicholls on (phone number removed).