Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing & Public Health)
- Northumberland County Council
- Full Time
- Cramlington
- £43,693 - £47,754
Job Description
THE SERVICE
The Community and Environmental Health Team (CEHT) are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to take on the role of Senior EHO within the Housing and Public Health Team. The Team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP, and sits within the Council's Public Protection Service (please note that this position is subject to a corporate restructuring exercise). This Service is responsible for a wide range of regulatory functions including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Building Control and Environmental Enforcement.
With 16 staff, the CEHT areas of responsibilities include, noise and nuisance investigation, housing standards, public health, and operation community safety. Reporting to the CEHT Manager, the successful applicant will provide leadership and management on housing standards and public health related matters, directly managing a team of two professionals, and assisting in the matrix management of a further two staff. They will be expected to work closely with the Team's two other senior officers, and in particular, will be required to provide cover for the Senior EHO (Noise and Nuisance).
This is fast paced environment, with a focus on outcomes for residents, with a highly varied workload, reflecting the mixed urban and rural character of the County. ROLE OF THE JOB
The post holder will provide leadership and direct supervision for their team, and must therefore have a strong professional background in housing standards investigation. Experience of noise and nuisance would be desirable, as would previous management experience, although applications are welcomed from suitable qualified Environmental Health Officers.
A strong commitment to staff development is essential, as is the ability to work to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake project work.REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB Essential
- A recognised graduate or post graduate qualification in Environmental Health.
- A current HHSRS qualification.
- Significant experience in the investigation/enforcement of housing standards and the associated legal frameworks.
- A driving license
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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