Environmental Health/Housing Team

Environmental Health/Housing Team Lead Cumberland Council - Environmental Health Service Area Purpose of the Post: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to act as a lead officer in the provision of technical advice on environmental health with specialism in one or more areas of environmental protection, food safety, health and safety, and private sector housing. The role involves inspecting local businesses, investigating complaints to ensure compliance with environmental health legislation, and providing legal advice and investigating criminal offence's and noncompliance where appropriate, with a view to reporting for formal action. Key Job Specific: Act as a subject lead and provide advice, interpretation, and guidance on environmental health issues, disseminating this information to staff and elected members. Conduct all aspects of investigations into alleged noncompliance with legislation and oversee investigations of technical officers. Conduct risk-based programmed and reactive inspections, sampling, and testing. Provide business support and technical advice to businesses and encourage consumer protection and economic growth. Prepare, plan, and deliver enforcement and education programmes and operations.Essential Criteria - Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise: BSc in Environmental Health. Registration as an Environmental Health Officer or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or relevant registered professional body. At least 3 year's experience of environmental health and continuing professional development. Proven experience and competence to undertake and lead complex investigations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences. Ability to plan and prioritise complex and demanding workloads. Experience with data software management. Additional qualifications relevant to the main functions of the post would be an advantage.Other Factors: Hold a valid driving licence and provide a car for work - essential user allowance paid. Ability to work outside of normal office hours as and when required.How to Apply: Please contact Lara Wilson on (phone number removed) or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing