Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

Ref:

OPS654

Full time

£33,782 - £37,890 per annum

We are seeking to appoint several enthusiastic, self-motivated Environmental Health Officers 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 2 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

o property licensing

• 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

• Ensuring licensable properties are in full compliance

What is in it for you?

• A competitive basic Salary

• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

• Up to 28 days annual leave per year

• Flexible hours through the Council Flexi Scheme

• The opportunity to buy extra leave

• Cycle2work scheme

• Access to a salary sacrifice home electronics 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

• Full training

• 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.

You will be based at home and provided with a laptop and other essential equipment. There will be opportunities to work from the civic and to meet colleagues on a regular basis.

For an informal discussion please contact Gwen Smith, Team Manager, Public Protection and Neighbourhoods, 0191 2771456

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 or apply on-line at www.newcastle.gov.uk. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs. Please quote the relevant post reference number?when applying.

Permanent

Closing date:

16 December 2021