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Environmental Health Officer - Housing

Spencer Clarke Group
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Spencer Clarke Group is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a contract position with a Local Authority's Private Sector Housing Team.
  • The role involves conducting inspections and investigations related to housing conditions, particularly focusing on compliance with the HMO mandatory license scheme.
  • Candidates should have EHRB registration, effective communication skills, and knowledge of the Private Rented Sector, along with a valid driving license.
  • The contract length is 3-6 months with a salary starting from £35-£40 per hour, negotiable based on experience.
  • Applicants are expected to have relevant experience in the field, and the role offers flexibility with the potential for remote work.

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely alongside a Local Authority to provide them with an Environmental Health Officer on a contract basis.

About the role

We have a vacancy for an Environmental Health Officer within our Private Sector Housing Team. You will be based in the office but will spend significant time out of the office on inspections and there is flexibility to work from home, subject to the needs of the service.

Private Sector Housing - As an urban area we are challenged a high proportion of rented properties including licensable houses in multiple occupation (HMO's), many of which are in poor condition. The successful candidate will carry out inspections and investigations looking at housing conditions across the borough. Primarily this will be linked to compliance with the HMO mandatory licence scheme, as well as dealing with housing complaints and providing assistance and advice to tenants and landlords. Depending on experience we are also looking for candidates who could contribute to our licensing consultation and/or carry our work relating to tall building fire safety and find new ways to deliver services in the private rented sector as well. There is also a possibility to assist on an out of hours noise rota.

To be considered, you will have the following knowledge/experience:

  • EHRB/ register of Environmental Health Practitioners Registration
  • You should be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, members of the public and other agencies, both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the Private Rented Sector and/or a regulatory environment.
  • Possession of a current driving licence and vehicle

What's on offer?

  • Contract Length: 3-6 months with a view to extend
  • Pay: Starting from £35-£40 (negotiable depending on your experience).
  • Working Hours: 36 Hours p/w - Monday - Friday

WHY SPENCER CLARKE?!Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge!

  • Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Market leading referrals of up to £500
  • Free DBS checks
  • Post Placement Aftercare
  • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers

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