Technical Officer / Environmental Health Practitioner

Technical Officer / Environmental Health Practitioner

Team: Housing Solutions

Job Family: Directing - CBG11
Salary: £36,554 - £39,707 

(There is a possibility that this role could be offered as a Career-graded Trainee - CBG9 £30,516 - £33,182 or CBG10 £34,067 - £35,611  if the successful candidate does not meet the requirements of this post, but we see potential in developing that candidate's skills/knowledge and experience within this role).
Hours: 37 Hours per week

Location: Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role

Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent

Closing Date: 16th December 2022

Interview Date: 13th January 2023 – interviews will take place in person at Priory House, Shefford

About Us:

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

At Central Bedfordshire Council, we do all we can to ensure that people have safe and healthy homes. We want to make Central Bedfordshire a great place to work and live – and that means tackling poor living conditions and improving the quality of resident’s lives. As an Environmental Health Officer or Technical Officer within the housing service you will be supporting the continuous improvement of the private rented sector across Central Bedfordshire, you will work within an enforcement, housing and licensing environment, as well as Housing Assistance. Find your greatness by working in a team that focuses on great outcomes for residents.

About the role:

The role is both varied and interesting and combines the full range of private sector housing functions, including delivering a range of housing grants and loan assistances, enforcement of housing standards, HMO licensing. The team is ambitious and looking to improve the health and well-being of all residents within Central Bedfordshire. In this position the successful candidate will have a broad caseload and will represent the service in a multidisciplinary team being responsible for tackling poor housing conditions, regulating private rented accommodation and enabling disabled facility grant works. The role will also be responsible for Landlord and Tenant engagement within the private rented sector.

To meet the requirements of this exciting role you must have an expertise in either housing enforcement. You will be self-motivated but also able to work effectively as part of a team to bring about desired outcomes. We pride ourselves in providing an excellent customer service and will therefore expect you to be able to contribute to this with strong interpersonal skills.

You will either hold a degree or equivalent in an Environmental Health or related subject, or possess in-depth experience in this area of work, and be able to show continued professional development.

You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through appropriate training and will also play a role in the development of other colleagues within the team.  

There is a possibility that this role could be offered as a Career-graded Trainee (CBG9 £30,516 - £33,182 or CBG10 £34,067 - £35,611) if the successful candidate does not meet the requirements of this post, but we see potential in developing that candidate's skills/knowledge and experience within this role.

What we can offer you

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements as appropriate. We recognise the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way. As a hybrid worker you will be able to work from home with access to any CBC location.
• A £250 one off hybrid worker payment, helping you achieve a safe and suitable work space at home
• Support to work from abroad for up to a month a year where appropriate
• Generous family friendly policies and practices
• A supportive and inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences
• Staff network and support groups
• Annual leave allowance 24 days + statutory holidays rising to 31 days with length of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance: click here
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering support to all employees through workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
• Training and Learning offer – we have access to hundreds of courses and role specific training is also available
• Access to discounts from local and national retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.  We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Rachel Shalan at rachel.shalan@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 4417.

For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Central Bedfordshire Council reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep information in mind when preparing your application.

Safeguarding:

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.  

Central Bedfordshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve.  Therefore we welcome applications from everyone. In addition we are a  Disability Confident employer, we are working to become a Disability Confident leader in our community.

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at ncs@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all.