Environmental Health Officer

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

**Job Title**: Residential Environmental Health Officer

**Location**: Islington

**Rate**:£260 Per day, Umbrella

Are you passionate about creating a fairer community and ensuring quality living standards for residents? We are seeking a dedicated Residential Environmental Health Officer to join our team in Islington. As part of the Residential Environmental Health Team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding tenants and enhancing the quality of private sector housing.

**About Us**:
Our organization is committed to creating a fairer Islington, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential and enjoy a good quality of life. We aspire to be the best, with every employee focused, inspired, and supported to give their very best. Our values of collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness, and empowerment guide our actions, fostering a culture where employees feel valued and inspired.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Respond to service requests and complaints, taking appropriate follow-up actions.
- Conduct inspections of properties, identify hazards, and assess health and safety risks.
- Utilize enforcement powers, including notices, cautions, civil penalty notices, and prosecutions.
- Secure improvements in standards and management of private rented housing.
- Investigate unlicensed properties, including HMOs, and ensure compliance with licensing schemes.
- Maintain comprehensive records, including inspection records and follow-up actions.
- Use data and intelligence to support service objectives.
- Carry out duties in accordance with legal requirements and internal procedures.
- Collect, prepare, and present evidence at court hearings and property tribunals.
- Maintain good working relationships with internal and external agencies, landlords, and partners.
- Provide professional support and advice, representing the team at various forums.
- Stay updated on environmental health legislation, codes of practice, and technical requirements.
- Participate in service operations, policy development, and awareness-raising activities.
- Occasionally work outside normal office hours to meet service demands.
- Assist with training and development of staff and trainees in the team.
- Assist and deputize for the Environmental Health Manager as required.
- Achieve agreed service outcomes, personal appraisal targets, and participate in training and events.
- Carry out duties in compliance with the council's commitment to customer service excellence.

**Person Specification**:
**Qualifications**:

- Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner and/or possess a degree or diploma in Environmental Health with the Environmental Health Registration Board's Certificate of Registration.

**Experience**:

- Investigating complaints about poor housing conditions and securing remedial action.
- Conducting housing inspections to identify non-compliance with private sector housing legislation and taking enforcement action.

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of housing defects, remedial action, Housing Act 2004, relevant legislation, HHSRS, Property Licensing, and LACORS Fire Safety Standards.
- Investigation and enforcement skills, including evidence collection and presentation.
- Organizational skills, ability to meet targets and deadlines.
- IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Communication skills, including writing reports and letters, and explaining housing requirements to diverse audiences.
- Teamwork, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Adherence to the Council's Dignity for All policy.

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