Environmental Health Officer (Housing) in Tonbridge

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Environmental Health Officer to join our Housing & Regulatory Services team.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in delivering housing enforcement activities across the Borough, undertaking both reactive investigations and proactive inspection programmes to ensure residents have access to safe and well-managed accommodation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for a varied and interesting caseload, including:

• Investigating complaints relating to housing conditions and standards and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Delivering the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing function, including inspections, compliance monitoring and maintaining housing records.
• Responding to enquiries and complaints relating to empty homes.
• Inspecting and monitoring licensed caravan sites.
• Conducting formal investigations, gathering evidence, preparing legal documentation and supporting legal proceedings.
• Assisting with the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Assistance programmes.
• Responding to public health-related issues, including filthy and verminous premises and public health funerals.
• Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, including Planning, Building Control, Environmental Protection and Community Safety teams.
• Contributing to housing-related projects, initiatives and service improvements.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings to elected Members and partner organisations.
• Supporting the development of trainees, students and work experience placements.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual who:

• Holds a recognised qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• Has experience of housing enforcement, inspection and regulatory work.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of relevant housing and public health legislation.
• Can investigate complex issues, gather evidence and communicate decisions effectively.
• Has excellent organisational and report-writing skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, landlords, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Can work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Holds a full driving licence and can travel throughout the Borough as required.