Technical Officer / Environmental Health Officer (SO2 to PO2)
(Private Rented Sector Housing Licensing Team)
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking dedicated, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic Technical Officers and Environmental Health Officers within the Environmental Health service, part of the Council's Community Safety & Environmental Health Division. Our mission is to ensure residents have access to safe and secure housing that meets their needs, striving to be the 'best or better' in our service delivery.
A key focus of this role is the licensing of private rented properties. Post holders will demonstrate best practices and high productivity in their responsibilities.
Responsibilities include onsite inspections for various property types, conducting dynamic risk assessments, and providing support and advice to tenants and landlords. Routine compliance visits will cover Houses in Multiple Occupation and properties requiring Selective licenses. The role also involves enforcement activities, reviewing application documents, and drafting licenses.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator capable of working independently and within a team. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in private sector housing, regulatory compliance, or enforcement within a local authority setting.
The appointment will be based on your knowledge, skills, and qualifications, graded between SO2 and PO2.
Benefits include flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting a healthy work/life balance, including a 35-hour workweek.
Applicants should pay close attention to the supporting statement and refer to the person specification in the Job Description when completing their application.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Barry Ewing at Barry.Ewing@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020 8921 2113.
If assistance is needed in viewing or accessing this opportunity, contact recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020-8921-8977.
Diversity Statement: The Royal Borough of Greenwich values community diversity and aims for a workforce that reflects this. Applications from all community sections are encouraged.
High Volume Applications: The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise specified.
Full Employment History: A complete employment history is required, including explanations for any gaps.
Application Scoring: Applications are scored based on how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification, which is provided with the advert. Use the supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet each point.
DBS Check: A Basic DBS check is required.
Salary: Salaries are based on a 35-hour week. Use the provided Salary Calculator for pro-rata calculations.
Our Staff Values: Candidates will be assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Behaviors not aligned with these values may result in application rejection.
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