At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure safe housing and enforce the Renters Rights Act.
- Company: West Berkshire Council, committed to community welfare and environmental health.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, professional development, and local discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Environmental Health registration and experience in inspection and enforcement.
The predicted salary is between 53460 - 53460 £ per year.
About The Role
We are seeking an Environmental Health Practitioner to manage the EH Housing team under the Strategic Manager, providing direction for the service. Housing is a top priority area; you will lead the team to ensure residents have safe housing and support implementation of the Renters Rights Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect private rented sector properties, respond to tenant complaints, draw up schedules of condition and disrepair, and take formal action as necessary
- Inspect and license HMOs in line with current legislation
- Inspect caravan sites – licensed and unlicensed
- Conduct proactive inspections of commercial-to-residential conversions
- Enforce the Renters Rights Act
- Directly and indirectly manage a team of professional EH Housing officers
- Prepare and present reports for internal and external bodies
- Maintain a watching brief on local, regional and national policy and legislative developments
- Support the Strategic Management Team to deliver strong performance against operational objectives
- Motivate, monitor, mentor, train and develop staff to maintain an efficient and effective team
- Lead officers through enforcement cases
- Ensure processes and procedures are up to date and audited
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
- Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Registration Board or the CIEH Professional Register
- Proven track record in inspection and enforcement of EH Housing
- Experience of managing people
- Valid driving licence and access to a car for work
Benefits
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Generous leave entitlement (29 days per annum plus public holidays, rising by 5 days after 5 years)
- Flexible working between 07:00–19:00; hybrid working with 40% office time
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Death‑in‑service benefit
- Family‑friendly policies
- Range of local discounts
- Wellbeing programme including Employee Assistance Programme
Working Pattern & Conditions
- Permanent contract, full time 37 hours per week
- Location: West Berkshire Council (PPP) – Theale or Bracknell
- Salary: £45,091 to £53,460 per annum (Grade K)
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Option to offer fewer hours provided role requirements are met
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. This role has been identified as public facing; competence in spoken English is required.
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West Berkshire Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to work-life balance, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive work culture, staff are encouraged to develop their skills through a variety of training opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, the Council offers a meaningful role in ensuring safe housing for residents while fostering a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.
