We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to work in the Housing Standards Team to promote good quality housing with high standards of housing management in the private rented sector. With the implementation of new legislation, we are keen to engage with, and build strong working relationships with private landlords, letting and managing agents, and tenants to ensure standards are maintained and improved.
The post holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of regulation within the full remit of the housing standards team and act as a lead officer responsible for ensuring the Council’s statutory duties are fulfilled, including enforcement of the HHSRS and Landlord Licensing. They will be expected to manage a busy caseload and take decisions on prioritisation of work and determination of risk/harm. Making decisions on appropriate regulatory action is a key part of the role, including service of legal notices, issuing civil penalties, taking statements, producing reports and maintaining up to date and accurate case file/files for legal proceedings as and when required.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC