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EHO - Mobile Homes/Caravan Site Licensing

Employer
Sharper Consulting Services
Location
Sussex
Salary
Rate circa £40-£46 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Closing date
22 Feb 2025

Job Details

Our client in Sussex is seeking a skilled and experienced Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner to oversee caravan site licensing activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in the inspection and regulation of residential and holiday caravan sites, ensuring compliance with legislative standards.

 

Rate circa £40-£46 Per Hour

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Inspection and Regulation:

  • Conduct inspections of residential and holiday caravan sites to assess compliance with relevant legislation and licensing conditions.
  • Provide advice to site operators to improve standards and address areas of non-compliance.

Complaint Investigation:

  • Investigate complaints related to caravan sites, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • Maintain accurate records of complaint investigations and actions taken.

Fit and Proper Person Assessment:

  • Assess applications for fit and proper person status under the Mobile Homes (Fit and Proper Person) Regulations.
  • Evaluate evidence and prepare reports for decision-making purposes.

Enforcement Actions:

  • Issue compliance notices where necessary to address breaches of site licence conditions.
  • Prepare evidence for and attend court or tribunal proceedings to support enforcement actions.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, site operators, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide clear and professional communication, including written reports and recommendations.

 

Requirements:

  • Recent and demonstrable experience in a similar Environmental Health role, particularly in housing and caravan site licensing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 and the Mobile Homes Act 2013.
  • Strong investigative and analytical skills.
  • Experience in enforcement, including issuing compliance notices and attending legal proceedings.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including attending sites at short notice.

 

 

Company

Specialists in recruiting top talent for Environmental Health, Public Protection, and Regulatory Services.

Permanent, contract, and ad-hoc roles in both public and private sectors.

Founder and Owner Ricky Sharpe brings over 8 years of industry experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Let’s have a chat and take that life-changing next step in your career journey!

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