East Suffolk Council, Melton/Lowestoft
£39,152 – £42,839 (Band 7)
37 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract – Until end of March 2027
Possible Secondment Opportunity
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, this role will be working in the Safe Suffolk Renters team who work in collaboration with East & West Suffolk Councils.
We currently have an opportunity to join the Safe Suffolk Renters Team as an Environmental Health Technical Officer.
The role:
We are a friendly, supportive and proactive team with a strong commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of our residents. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who shares our passion for creating safer, healthier and higher-quality homes throughout our communities.
Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? Are you a collaborative team player who can also work independently, using your initiative to deliver meaningful outcomes? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
As part of the Safe Suffolk Renters Team, working alongside our experienced Private Sector Housing colleagues, you will take on a varied and rewarding role that combines education, advice and regulatory enforcement. You will work directly with residents, landlords and partner agencies to drive improvements in housing conditions, making full use of the wide range of statutory powers available to the service.
You will build upon your expertise in identifying and resolving housing disrepair and poor housing conditions, applying a comprehensive legislative framework to achieve compliance and positive outcomes. The role offers opportunities to undertake a broad range of interventions, from providing advice and informal guidance through to formal enforcement action, including preparation for Tribunal and Court proceedings where necessary.
We are looking for someone who can confidently manage a varied caseload, work effectively under pressure and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will have the ability to interpret and apply legislation, provide clear and practical guidance to residents and landlords, and work collaboratively with colleagues across East and West councils and external partners to deliver lasting improvements in the private rented sector.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and making a real impact on the quality of homes and the wellbeing of communities across Suffolk.
What you will need:
You will have a sound understanding of building construction, with experience of working in a regulatory role. Experience working for a local authority, construction industry or other government role would be an advantage. You will have a minimum of a level 3 qualification (A Level) or a similar equivalent and be a qualified Housing Health and Safety Rating System Practitioner.
You will require your own car and a valid UK driving licence.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
Local government pension scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Learning and development tailored to your role
A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact:
Gemma O’Neill on [email protected] or Victoria Cotterill on 01502 523160
Closing date: 1:00pm, Friday 4 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 14 September 2026
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification.
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0
