Environmental Health Practitioner/ Housing Health Practitioner

Purpose of the job 

The Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Environmental Health Practitioner or Housing Health Practitioner to join the Environmental Health Team within Regulatory Services. The successful candidate will lead the regulation of standards in all types of rented housing and successfully deliver the regulation of HMO licensing. As a member of a team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Environmental Health functions. 

About you.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving housing standards and the Environment. 

You will provide an excellent quality service to all customers, meet targets and performance standards relevant to the assigned duties in order to achieve high standards of service delivery. 

You will be required to carry out inspections, investigations, advice and appropriate enforcement actions in respect to all relevant housing legislation and undertake other relevant activities in relation to Environmental Health.

You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including maintaining accurate records, drafting reports and dealing with correspondence. 

You must have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. 

About us: 

 Working for Melton Borough Council provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexitime with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and homeworking, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development. 

We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward thinking council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding area. 

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS). 

For further information including a full job description see below.

 We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role. 

If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with: 

Katherine Allen – Environmental Health Team Leader

Telephone: 01664 502 356
via email: kallen@melton.gov.uk 

or 

Joanne Belcher – Environmental Health and Licensing Manager 

Telephone: 01664 504 296
via email: jbelcher@melton.gov.uk 

Closing date: 12 Noon, Thursday 27 November 2025.
Interview date: Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December 2025.