Environmental Health Officer - Wigan, United Kingdom - Sure Start Staff

Sure Start Staff

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Wigan, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Sure Start Staff are seeking an experienced
Environmental Health to work in Wigan on a temporary basis.

Employment Type:2 months temporary

Pay rate:
£ £21.97 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours:5 days per week, 9am - 5pm

Location:
Wigan

Inspect any premises for any purpose appropriate to the aims of the service. Carry out surveys involving residential premises including the environmental conditions emanating from or appertaining to them. This will mainly be Houses of Multiple Occupation.
Work with owners of longterm empty properties and take appropriate informal and formal enforcement action when required.
Prepare reports on residential premises and/or any condition relating to them or emanating from them.
Investigate complaints that fall within the responsibilities of the directorate and initiate any appropriate action including the service of Statutory Notices under the appropriate legislation.
Inspect residential premises and Houses of Multiple Occupation on a planned programme, reactive basis or as directed by the Housing Standards Manager.
Ensure service requests are responded to in a timely, appropriate manner, and investigate any breaches of housing and environmental related regulations.
Investigation of Environmental Health and Housing complaints which fall within the responsibilities of the section, general housing compliance, notice of entry for gas servicing, compliance of EPCs and take any action required.
Inspect properties using Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Investigate any infestation or insanitary conditions and initiate the appropriate action including service of Statutory Notices or legal proceedings.
Prepare legal proceedings and give evidence in court, at public enquiry, Tribunal etc.
Provide professional advice and assistance to other Directorates, professions, trades, and the public as necessary.
Attend court in support of enforcement action as required.
Sign letters and formal notices in accordance with the postholders authorisation and the policies of the director.
Ensure you operate within GDPR guidelines by regularly reviewing data held and destroying information in line with retention schedules.

Experience/Requirements
You must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements:

Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and a Certificate of registration with the EHRB (or equivalent).
Evidence of continuous professional, business, and managerial development through the production of the relevant CPD records and plans.
Experience with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, gas, and electrical safety awareness. Experienced in dealing with HMO's and Management Regulations.
Excellent knowledge of issues relating to environmental health and other regulatory functions, criminal enforcement, and applicable legislation.
Experience in investigation and actioning of service enquiries relating to Environmental Health Functions (including enforcement using statutory notices and other legal processes).
Experience of developing and implementing projects and initiatives to improve regulatory compliance.
Experience of working effectively with a range of internal and external partners to maximise outcomes.
Experience of effectively working to associated service/team plans and achieving clear quality standards, targets, and outcomes, including working with senior managers and partner organisations.
Evidence of effectively contributing to service performance improvements.
A good understanding of the use of new technologies in improving services, and modernising working processes.
Ability to research, analyse, interpret, and present information to a wide range of audiences, including the interpretation of complex legislation and analysis of data.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other colleagues, businesses, residents, and partners.
Ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately, including the preparation of legal files and reports.
Good planning and organisational skills, including prioritisation and selfmonitoring of workload to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Ability to work flexibly in line with business demands, including outside of normal working hours.
Ability to carry work related, portable equipment, some of which may be relatively bulky and/or heavy.
Holds a current valid driving licence or can demonstrate the ability to travel as required using own or public transport in the most effective manner.

Sure Start Staff act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Salary:
£19.35-£21.97 per hour

Benefits: