At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate housing complaints and improve health standards for residents.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing community living.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work model and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and homes while promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Environmental Health and experience in housing regulation.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 46000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Private Sector Housing team, contributing to improving standards and health outcomes for our residents. The successful applicant will investigate complaints, apply housing standards, take enforcement action, and lead on the licensing of our HMOs. They will assist in the delivery of grants and financial assistance to adapt and repair properties, and energy‑efficiency initiatives to achieve low‑carbon and warm homes.
What’s our vision? You will play an important part in delivering the Housing Services vision “to be more than a housing service. We are passionate about what we do, and we will work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.”
What will I need?
- BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and demonstrated experience in Private Sector Housing regulation/enforcement
- HHSRS certificate of competency
- Strong interest in improving private sector housing and health outcomes
- Ability to prioritise a busy caseload and find positive solutions to complex challenges
- High motivation and enthusiasm with strong customer‑centred skills
What we offer:
- Financial: Attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure. Starting salary £44,357 increasing to £45,525 after one year of service and further to £46,692 after two years in post (subject to managerial approval).
- Sign‑on payment: £5,000, 50 % paid on successful completion of probation and the other 50 % on the anniversary of 18 months.
- Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years of continuous local government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access to EAP to help balance work and life.
- Free staff parking and a car‑user allowance: £1,000 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time staff).
- Pension: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme; employer contribution 19.7 %.
- Hybrid: Minimum 2 days working in the office per week.
- Personal Development: Training opportunities for continuing professional development.
Equal Opportunities Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing) in Kent employer: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Join our dynamic Private Sector Housing team, where your role as an Environmental Health Officer will not only enhance housing standards but also significantly improve the health outcomes of our residents. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that values creativity and teamwork, offering competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and robust professional development opportunities, all while working towards a vision that goes beyond traditional housing services.
Contact Details:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Recruitment Team
