Senior Environmental Health Officer - Housing Standards (FTC)

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

• Inspect private sector housing and HMOs, applying the Housing Act and related legislation.
• Lead on enforcement: gather evidence, serve notices, and support legal proceedings.
• Advise landlords, tenants, and partners on housing standards and compliance.
• Support and monitor grant/loan-funded works and works in default.
• Investigate complaints on housing conditions, overcrowding, drainage, nuisance and more.
• Work closely with our Counter Fraud Team on renters’ rights, with Building Control, Planning, and external professionals.
• Represent the Council at tribunals, court hearings and working groups.

• Degree/MSc in Environmental Health + HHSRS training.
• EHRB registration or enrolled on the CIEH Chartered Practitioner Programme.
• Experience enforcing Housing Act/Public Health legislation and working with HMOs.
• Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills.
• Confidence handling challenging situations and managing your own caseload.

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.