Public Protection Officer; Enforcement – Career Pathway

Public Protection Officer – Environmental Health (Housing Enforcement) – Career Pathway

Location:

Based in County Hall, Ruthin / Remote home working (travel throughout the county of Denbighshire is vital within this role)

Salary:
Career Pathway Grades 6 – 9 (£32,597 – £42,839 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Are you passionate about improving housing standards and making a tangible difference in your community? Denbighshire County Council is seeking motivated and committed individuals to join our dynamic Housing & Pollution Team within Public Protection.

You will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing housing conditions across the county. Working collaboratively with key partners such as Rent Smart Wales, Fire and Police Authorities, you will help ensure safe, healthy living environments for residents.

• Conduct detailed property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Identify hazards and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices and schedules of work.
• Contribute to the delivery of both Mandatory and Additional HMO licensing schemes.
• Work within other disciplines of environmental health such as housing enforcement, public health, food safety and health and safety, using enforcement action as necessary.

• Fully qualified Environmental Health Officers with relevant experience.
• Candidates with transferable skills seeking a career change.
• Graduates and students looking to begin a career in Environmental Health.

For experienced candidates, prior knowledge of HMO licensing and enforcement processes will be advantageous.

For those starting out, we offer a fully supported pathway to qualification, including sponsorship of both academic and practical training, enabling you to become a CIEH-registered Environmental Health Officer. Applicants will be required to enrol on and commit to either the MSc or BSc Environmental Health course commencing this autumn.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Full sponsorship for trainees working towards CIEH registration.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Reimbursement of professional fees (CIH/CIEH).
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on local communities.

• Flexible and Agile Working – Take control of your work / life balance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement – starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure pension for life.
• Your Well‑being – Supportive, caring work environment, mental health champions, and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
• Your development – The chance to progress in your career, including training and promotion opportunities.
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct – high street shopping, holidays, days out, etc.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme.
• Family friendly policies.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and diligent individuals who are ready to contribute to a busy and impactful service. If you want to be part of a team that protects and improves the wellbeing of residents and visitors alike, we’d love to hear from you.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.