As a Senior Environmental Protection & Housing Officer, you will lead complex investigations and enforcement activities relating to environmental protection, housing standards and public health. Using your professional expertise, you will deliver effective interventions that improve outcomes for residents while ensuring compliance with legislation. Key responsibilities include:

Investigating statutory nuisances, including noise, smoke, dust and light pollution.
Tackling housing issues such as disrepair, HMOs, mobile homes and empty properties.
Addressing public health, environmental pollution, air quality and contaminated land matters.
Responding to planning and licensing consultations and representing the service at hearings and committees.
Taking enforcement action, preparing prosecution and tribunal cases, and presenting evidence in court.
Managing housing assistance, energy efficiency and other grant schemes.
Developing policies, procedures and service improvements.
Providing specialist advice to residents, businesses, Members and colleagues.
Mentoring, coaching and supporting the development of officers, trainees and students.
Supervising staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and professional development.

A degree, diploma or MSc in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and significant post-qualification experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience across Environmental Protection and Housing.
A strong understanding of Environmental Health legislation, enforcement practices and regulatory procedures.
Experience conducting complex investigations, gathering evidence, serving statutory notices and preparing cases for prosecution or tribunal.
The ability to interpret legislation, policies and guidance, applying sound professional judgement to achieve effective outcomes.
Experience producing reports, policies, procedures and recommendations for senior managers, Members and committees.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly and confidently.
Experience mentoring, training and developing others.
Supervisory or management capability, with the ability to support colleagues and achieve service objectives.
The confidence and capability to deputise for senior managers when required.

This role operates within a career-graded scheme, providing opportunities for progression based on responsibility, experience, qualifications and performance.

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