JOB TITLE Environmental Health Officer
POST NUMBER 000354
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 18.5 – 2.5 days per week
SALARY RANGE £43,421 to £46,464 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a part-time Environmental Health Officer to join our busy Residential team, working two-and-a-half days per week. You will be a key player in a high-profile multi-disciplinary business unit delivering the full range of environmental health functions across the Borough. The work of this post will be varied and cover private sector housing standards, HMO licensing, empty homes, noise and other nuisance relating to residential premises and pest control. You will be involved in collating and presenting concise reports and recommendations to officers, senior management and members, interpreting and applying relevant legislation and guidance and undertaking investigations or enforcement as appropriate. Experience of using Idox-Uniform database software is desirable.
This is an exciting time for Stevenage Borough Council; its ambitious growth plans are being realised and a comprehensive town centre regeneration scheme is well underway which is delivering on the ‘Future Town, Future Council’ strategic vision.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
• be a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner registered with EHRB or the CIEH.
• have knowledge and experience of preparing statutory notices, gathering and handling evidence and be able to work effectively with all categories of stakeholder
• be organised, accurate and flexible, with strong verbal and written communication skills and with the ability to work on their initiative.
• be adaptable, with an eye for detail and capable of working under pressure.
• be available to carry out duties at flexible times including occasional evenings, weekends and public holidays
• ideally have experience of using Idox-Uniform database software
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) – pro rata for hours worked
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made online; please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Geoff Hammond – tel. 01438 242906 / email geoff.hammond@stevenage.gov.uk or
Rory Cosgrove – tel. 01438 242888 / email rory.cosgrove@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 22 September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 30 September 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
