We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Triage & Enforcement Coordinator to join our successful Public Health and Housing team based in Braintree, Essex.

The post holder will enhance the Public Health and Housing department in Braintree District, by carrying out initial triage of investigations, and assessing and coordinating case management for the Team.

This includes administering and co-ordinating Environment Health responses to tenants and landlord referrals arising from the Renters Rights Act 2025. This post will act as a key liaison between Environment Health, the Housing Department and the Street Scene Enforcement Team.

You will be supporting effective enforcement, promoting safe and healthy housing conditions and will be part of the team that ensures that the Council is fulfilling its new statutory duties relating to the new Act to tenants and landlords in the district

Self-motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic, you will be able to work independently as well as working as part of a team and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will need have excellent customer service skills, with a constructive, flexible approach and be keen to learn new skills to provide and maintain high levels of performance.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Shipham on 01376 312372.

Further details can be found in the Job Profile.

To apply, click Apply online below.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on 31st May 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th June 2026.