Environmental Health Officer (Housing - Private Rented Services)
Start: May/June 2024
Rate: Up to £50ph Inside IR35, paid via an Umbrella Company
Duration: 6 -12 months (likely to be extended)
Hybrid working
Our client is currently seeking an Environmental Health Officer to work within their Private Sector Housing service. You will be responsible for the enforcement of housing standards within both single and multiply occupied private sector dwellings.
Please apply for this role if you have a Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health recognised by the CIEH and you are registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board.
Responsibilities:
1. To provide housing advice to both landlords and tenants and to investigate cases of illegal eviction and harassment
2. To take both informal and formal action in respect of private sector empty properties with a view to bringing them back to use
3. To undertake the full range of enforcement, advising and grant aided activities of an Environmental Health Officer relating to Housing
4. To work as part of a team carrying out full duties relating to enforcement of housing legislation where appropriate
5. The identification and scoring of hazards under the Housing health and Safety Rating system (HHSRS) plus the ...