Environmental Health Practitioner

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to join our busy and professional Environmental Compliance Team., It's an exciting time to be working in Solihull. Our central location and ambitious growth plans mean you'll be involved in high-profile projects, including preparations for High Speed 2 (HS2) and major commercial and residential developments across the borough, such as Birmingham Airport, the National Exhibition Centre and Arden Cross. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference across a socially and economically diverse borough, delivering a wide range of Environmental Health services that help protect residents and improve local communities. The role will have a strong focus on private sector housing, including housing standards and the regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). You will also be involved in tackling environmental crime and nuisance issues, as well as carrying out regulatory inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. Working as part of a proactive team, you will provide expert advice and guidance to residents, businesses, landlords, and other stakeholders. You will undertake inspections, investigate complaints, assess compliance with relevant legislation, and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary, ensuring a fair, consistent, and customer-focused approach at all times.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health or related subject
• Experience of providing regulatory advice and taking enforcement action
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of legal processes and evidence gathering
• Be confident working independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with a range of stakeholders and deal effectively with situations involving conflict.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of housing (desirable).
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, to enable you to attend meetings and move around sites in the Borough where much of the team's work is delivered., This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
  
  We're a council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. You'll be supported by an experienced team, work on varied and meaningful cases, and have the opportunity to make a real impact across the borough.
As an employee of Solihull Council, you'll also benefit from:
• A competitive salary.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days Attractive staff benefits.
• A Flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer-friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefits: staff discounts, subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme.