What's involved with this role: Job Title: Private Sector Housing Environmental Health Officer Ref: Guildford 5281214 Pay rate: £32.50 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 4 - 5 months Working arrangements: Hybrid - 3 days in the office 2 days at home Additional requirements: Basic DBS, Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle The role: We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer/Technical Officer to be part of the Private Sector Housing Team to carry out enforcement duties as required by actioning all relevant legislation and working in conjunction with the Private Sector Housing Manager in the effective and efficient execution of the Private Sector Housing Team service. You will need to have extensive experience in Private Sector Housing and local authority experience to carry out this role. Key responsibilities: Have direct responsibility for undertaking a proportion of the team’s casework. Including but not limited to housing complaints, HHSRS inspections, inspection of Houses in Multiple Occupation, inspection of caravan sites, harassment and illegal evictions, statutory nuisance investigations, investigation of filthy and verminous premises, planning consultations and public health funerals In consultation with the Private Sector Housing Manager the preparation of reports, representations, notices, orders and the taking of enforcement action including giving evidence in legal proceedings and arranging and supervising works in default Implement special surveys and protocols and participate in the development of policy and procedures related to the team’s specialist function Assist with implementation of energy efficiency programmes Under the direction of the Private Sector Housing Manager, represent the authority at professional meetings, study groups and forums Provide assistance to other team members, including the Care and Repair agency Liaise with other Council officers and advise/comment on matters of mutual concern Liaise with external organisations such as Social Services, Health Authority, Fire Authority, the Courts and Coroner’s office as required Give advice to Councillors, owners and managers of properties, tenants, members of the public and others on private sector housing standards and environmental health matters Maintain records required for performance monitoring and making various returns What the client is looking for: Extensive experience in Private Sector Housing including inspections and regulations Local Authority experience Working knowledge of current Environmental Health legislation Excellent knowledge and practical experience of applying Environmental Health and Housing law Good problem solving and analytical skills to assimilate, analyse and translate technical and statistical information Able to prepare and present complex technical reports using appropriate styles and language Good numeracy skills Able to represent in formal appeal and legal proceedings Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.