At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and enforce housing standards, ensuring safe living conditions.
- Company: Join a Hampshire Local Authority committed to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in improving housing quality and public health.
- Qualifications: Qualified Environmental Health Officer with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 55 £ per hour.
A Hampshire-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join their Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health Team on an initial 3-month contract. This Environmental Health Officer role will focus on Private Sector Housing enforcement, HHSRS inspections, housing standards, damp and mould investigations, HMO compliance, and statutory nuisance cases. The successful Environmental Health Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with housing legislation and delivering high-quality regulatory services across the borough. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health Officer with Local Authority experience to secure a well-paid contract with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
Duties:
- Undertake Private Sector Housing inspections and investigations in accordance with the Housing Act 2004.
- Carry out Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and identify Category 1 and Category 2 hazards.
- Investigate complaints relating to housing disrepair, damp and mould, overcrowding, excess cold, and other housing standards issues.
- Conduct HMO inspections and ensure compliance with HMO licensing requirements.
- Investigate statutory nuisance complaints including noise, smoke, and other related issues.
Environmental Health Officer in Hampshire employer: Park Avenue Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking Local Authority in Hampshire, where your expertise as an Environmental Health Officer will be valued and impactful. With a commitment to employee well-being, we offer a competitive hourly rate, flexible hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. This role not only allows you to make a difference in the community but also provides opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within the public sector.
