Housing Standards Team Leader, Environmental Health

Connected Local Government; Selby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Selby is seeking a Team Leader (Environmental Health Officer) to manage the Private Housing Standards Service. The role involves ensuring housing standards, supervising a team, and engaging with public agencies. Candidates must have an Environmental Health degree and experience in staff management and conflict resolution. The position offers excellent benefits including a local government pension and employee discounts, aiming to improve life for residents while maintaining housing safety standards.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Confidential help and support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Registered Environmental Health Officer with the Environmental Health Registration Board.
• Experience working within housing and managing conflict and complaints.
• Knowledge of housing and environmental health legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team and allocate workloads effectively.
• Manage recruitment and training of staff.
• Work with stakeholders and ensure compliance with housing standards.

Skills

Management experience

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)

Job description

A local government authority in Selby is seeking a Team Leader (Environmental Health Officer) to manage the Private Housing Standards Service. The role involves ensuring housing standards, supervising a team, and engaging with public agencies. Candidates must have an Environmental Health degree and experience in staff management and conflict resolution. The position offers excellent benefits including a local government pension and employee discounts, aiming to improve life for residents while maintaining housing safety standards.