Environmental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Margate, Kent, United Kingdom Thanet District Council Full time
Housing Improvement Officer/Environmental Health Practitioner

Basis: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Thanet District Council is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join its Private Sector Housing service as a Housing Improvement Officer or Environmental Health Practitioner.

About the Role

This is a career-graded post that offers opportunities for progression and professional development. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that private sector residents live in safe and well-managed homes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to housing complaints and take enforcement action to resolve hazards and poor management
  • Contribute to proactive housing and health initiatives
  • Undertake Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections and use enforcement options available under the Housing Act 2004
  • Understand and use alternative legislative provisions to improve housing conditions and management in the private sector
Requirements
  • Relevant knowledge and experience in private sector housing
  • Holding a Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant subject area (for Housing Improvement Officer) or BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (or equivalent degree) and EHRB registration (for Environmental Health Practitioner)
  • HHSRS competency certificate from a recognised training provider
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Full driving licence and own vehicle
What We Offer

Thanet District Council offers a supportive and challenging work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package.



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