Environmental Health Housing Officers x7

Would you like to work in one of the largest Private Housing Services in England and help improve Bristol’s private rented sector housing standards?

Bristol is a vibrant city, with nearly 30% of Bristol's population living in the private rented sector. 

The Private Housing Service is currently preparing to expand its licensing teams with a new scheme starting in August 2024 creating a fantastic opportunity to join one of our licensing teams.

There is also a position available in the team which responds to service requests in rented properties that are not required to be licensed.

Your role will range from:

• Advice and guidance to landlord tenants and agents
• Programmed inspection of licensed properties
• Investigation and resolution of service requests
• Compliance checks against schedules of works
• Enforcement ranging from informal to formal notices
• Investigation of offences and use of Civil Penalty and Prosecution powers

Level 1 (Up to £36,648) A CIEH-accredited degree in Environmental Health (either 3-year BSc or 2-year MSc) and a good knowledge of the main elements of environmental health housing legislation and good practice.

Level 2 (Up to £39,186) – As level 1 and significant post-qualification environmental health housing experience of inspections, scheduling and informal engagement and some involvement in formal legal processes. A basic knowledge of residential tenancy legislation.

Senior (Up to £43,321) – As level 1 or (A Bristol City Council recognised qualification in Environmental Health Housing on the technical and legal aspects of Environmental Health Housing (or BCC ‘Surveyor A’ course and assessment)) and a comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of environmental health housing legislation, good practice and housing construction. Substantial post-qualification environmental health housing experience of inspections, scheduling and informal engagement and formal legal processes. A basic knowledge of residential tenancy legislation.

In addition to property licensing, the Private Housing Service is responsible for the full range of private-sector housing issues including, empty-homes, public health related service requests, policy and technical support. There may be opportunities in the future to work in these different areas.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.