Housing Standards Team Leader, Environmental Health

Connected Local Government; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harrogate is seeking a Team Leader (Environmental Health Officer) to manage the Private Housing Standards Service. You will oversee a team, ensuring high standards in privately rented accommodation through inspections and enforcement actions. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Health and experience in staff management and housing legislation. This role offers benefits including a local government pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Health Assured – confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registered Environmental Health Officer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in management and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Private Housing Standards Officers.
• Carry out inspections and enforce housing standards.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Management

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)

Job description

A local government authority in Harrogate is seeking a Team Leader (Environmental Health Officer) to manage the Private Housing Standards Service. You will oversee a team, ensuring high standards in privately rented accommodation through inspections and enforcement actions. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Health and experience in staff management and housing legislation. This role offers benefits including a local government pension and employee discounts.