Environmental Health Officer - Property Licensing

Environmental Health Officer - Property Licensing

Coventry

£32234 - £38890

Ref: coventrycc/TP/366/3049

About the team

Coventry has been awarded the UK City of Culture for 2021. With a rapidly expanding population, a buoyant and growing private rented sector; a key strategic priority for the Council is to keep residents safe and tackle poor housing conditions. We’re based in the brand new One Friargate office building, within the City Centre and we’re embracing flexible working practices.

The Council currently implements the Mandatory HMO licensing scheme and has introduced a citywide Additional (HMO) Licensing scheme to deal with issues caused by the poor management of privately rented HMO properties.

What is the job role?

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you hold a qualification in Environmental Health?

We are looking for Environmental Health Officers who want to help make a difference to licensable properties in the City. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team undertaking Property Licensing in the private rented sector.  We are keen to hear from graduates who have recently completed an environmental health degree (or equivalent), and those who have suitable experience in the field.

Who are we looking for?

This role offers an opportunity to work in a busy high-profile environment and ideally, we would like our Environmental Health Officers to have experience in dealing with the inspection and enforcement HMOs and HMO licensing.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will understand the key requirements of the Housing Act 2004 and procedures for licensing and enforcing standards in HMOs. Attention to detail is key so having the ability to record and provide information with accuracy is a distinct advantage.

You will possess excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise their work. You must be committed to a high standard of service delivery and have excellent communication skills.

Introduction to Coventry City Council

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days.
• Pay progression through multiple increments.
• Outstanding local government pension scheme.
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Team.
• Vibrant employee networks.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click on the apply button to visit our website.

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Closing date: 31 October 2021.

Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation.