Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

£31,586 - £35,235 / £35,235 – £39,513

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

We are committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents, with a focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated private housing officer to join our dynamic team.

About the role

Do you want to make a difference? Have you got experience working within the private housing sector? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Environmental Health Team within Regulatory Services, delivering a quality service to residents on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life.

As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will support their wider activities including nuisance and environmental crime regulations. Environmental Health Officers and Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Team Leader.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated professional (an Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Health Officer or an experienced Housing Enforcement Professional), skilled in the effective use of our powers under the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

You must have an excellent working knowledge of private sector housing legislation and proven experience in a housing enforcement or regulatory capacity. We are looking for the person with the skills and qualities needed to make optimum use of civil penalties, rent repayment orders and licensing powers to improve conditions and make a real and lasting difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more

Closing Date: 5 January 2025

Interview Date: 13-17 January 2025