Principal Environmental Health Officer / Private Sector Housing
Stroud District Council is seeking a suitably qualified, self‑motivated, experienced person to join the Private Sector Housing Team in a principal enforcement role. The role includes management responsibilities, which give an excellent opportunity for career development.
If you have considerable experience in private sector housing enforcement work and disabled facilities grants, you could be just the person we need to join our busy Private Sector Housing Team.
Responsibilities
* Deal with a varied and often complex workload across private sector housing enforcement work.
* Serve statutory notices, issue civil penalties, and prosecute to achieve legal compliance.
* Process applications for HMOs and Caravan site licenses.
* Effectively deal with empty homes and take action for electrical safety standards.
* Ensure minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector.
* Assist vulnerable homeowners, including grant and loan applications.
* Contribute knowledge and experience to help ensure the service is prepared for the Renter Rights Act.
Qualifications
* Suitable qualifications for the role.
* Experience in private sector housing enforcement work, including dealing with HMOs, Caravan site licenses, and enforcement actions.
* Familiarity with statutory notices, civil penalties, prosecutions, and relevant legislation such as the Renter Rights Act.
* Ability to manage and lead within a team.
Contact
For an informal discussion contact: Rachael Locke, Private Sector Housing Manager on 07498 736392. Email: rachael.locke@stroud,gov.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Safeguarding and Inclusive Practices
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
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