Senior Environmental Health Officer - Private Sector Housing
- Temporary
Location: East Sussex - Hybrid
Contract: 9 months
Rate: £50.00 per hour Umbrella
On-site: 2 days per week
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a Local Authority in East Sussex on a 9-month contract.
Working within the Private Sector Housing Team, you will manage and support a team delivering a range of environmental health and housing enforcement duties, helping to maintain and improve property conditions across the private rented sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, support and monitor the performance of staff within the team.
- Act as a technical expert on Private Sector Housing and Environmental Health legislation.
- Undertake investigations, property inspections, surveys and assessments in response to complaints and proactive programmes of work.
- Determine and undertake appropriate enforcement action, including the preparation and service of statutory notices.
- Prepare cases for prosecution, appeals and tribunals, including taking statements and compiling evidence.
- Act as an expert witness where required.
- Lead specific projects and support the development and mentoring of professional and technical staff.
- Liaise with residents, elected members, internal departments and external agencies.
- Deputise for the Private Sector Housing Manager when required.
About You
You will be an experienced Environmental Health professional with a strong background in Private Sector Housing within a Local Authority. You will have sound knowledge of relevant housing legislation and enforcement procedures, alongside experience of managing or supervising staff.
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