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We are seeking an Environmental Health Practitioner to manage the EH Housing team and, as such, working under the Strategic Manager, provide the direction for this service. Housing is one of the highest priority areas for both Councils in the shared service and you will be leading the team to ensure that the residents in our Boroughs have safe housing. In addition, you will be ensuring the continued implementation of the Renters Rights Act. We offer a unique and dynamic working environment across Boroughs. The work and structure of PPP is based on the National Intelligence Model and we operate under a number of multidisciplinary functional areas to achieve the approved priorities. This means there are plenty of exciting opportunities to experience a wide range of cases and projects. In addition, there is the variety of work that comes with operating across different Boroughs. As the post offers a working environment across the PPP areas, you will be based in Theale, West Berkshire or Bracknell.
Job Responsibility
Manage the EH Housing team
Provide direction for the EH Housing service
Ensure residents have safe housing
Ensure implementation of the Renters Rights Act
Inspections of private rented sector properties
Inspection and licensing of HMOs
Inspection of caravan sites
Proactive inspections of Commercial to Residential Conversions
Renters Rights Act Enforcement
Directly and indirectly manage a group of professional officers
Preparation and presentation of reports
Maintain a watching brief on policy and legislative development
Support the Strategic Management Team
Be responsible for motivation, monitoring, mentoring, training and development of staff
Lead the officers through enforcement cases
Ensure processes and procedures are up to date and audited
Requirements
Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board or on the CIEH Professional Register
A proven track record in all aspects of inspection and enforcement of EH Housing
Experience of managing people
A valid driving licence and access to a car for work
Be a leader
Have an eye for detail
Be comfortable working under pressure
Be organised, flexible and enthusiastic
Have good communication skills
Be able to work on your own initiative
What we offer
Flexible working between 07.00-19.00
Hybrid working (40% in the office)
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Death in service benefit
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising to 34 days after 5 years' service