Technical Officer (Housing)

The Community and Environmental Health Team (CEHT) is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Technical Officer (Housing). The Team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP and sits within the Council’s Public Protection Service.  This Service is responsible for a wide range of regulatory functions including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Building Control and Environmental Enforcement.   

With 16 staff, the CEHT’s areas of responsibilities include, noise and nuisance investigation, housing standards, public health and operational community safety.  Reporting to the Senior Environmental Health Officer (Housing), the successful applicant will be responsible for case management of a varied workload including, housing standards inspection and enforcement across the housing stock, HMO Licensing, Selective Licensing, public health investigations (including drainage, filthy and verminous premises etc.) and complaint investigation.   

The successful candidate should ideally have both a substantial knowledge of housing technology and inspection techniques, and a professional understanding of associated legal processes and enforcement procedures.  However, applications would be considered from individuals who are looking to develop a career in this area and have previous experience in the sector.  

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Peter Simpson (Public Health Protection Unit Manager) or Liam Howley (Community and Environmental Health Manager). 

Requirements of the job:

• 2 Science A levels or NVQ level 3 equivalents and thorough professional knowledge of housing technology and standards 
• UK Driving Licence 

We are offering 

• A salary of £33,024 - £36,648

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme  

• A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision 

• Flexible working arrangements 

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis! 

Further information 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.    

Alternative application format: 
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