[Internal] Senior Environmental Health Officer

b Overview /b p In this role you lead housing safety and environmental protection efforts within a multidisciplinary team, providing technical leadership and professional guidance. You will drive high-quality regulatory and enforcement services and mentor trainees and colleagues. The position supports the Council’s aims through the Torfaen Deal and Marmot Principles, improving living conditions and public health while reducing health inequalities. You will handle complex, potentially confrontational situations with sound judgment and ensure proportionate enforcement. This opportunity suits an experienced EHO looking to shape housing safety and environmental health outcomes across the borough. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Provide technical leadership and oversight within the housing safety/environmental protection team /li li Mentor and develop trainees and graduate EHOs /li li Deliver high-quality regulatory and enforcement services /li li Guide and support colleagues through complex investigations /li li Apply environmental health legislation and regulatory procedures effectively /li li Foster partnership working and continuous improvement /li li Contribute to council-wide aims such as Marmot Principles and reducing health inequalities /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Significant experience as an Environmental Health Officer /li li Proven ability to manage complex and potentially confrontational situations /li li Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills /li li Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities /li li Experience in providing technical guidance and mentoring /li li Commitment to partnership working and customer service /li li Experience with regulatory procedures and enforcement actions /li /ul ul li Strong communication skills /li li Interpersonal effectiveness /li li Teamwork and collaboration /li li Environmental health legislation application /li li Regulatory procedures and enforcement /li li Investigations and problem-solving within housing safety and environmental protection /li /ul