Civic Recruitment Limited
Environmental Health Officer
London
£40.00/hr
Posted 2 months ago
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Environmental Health Officer – Facilities & Environment – 6 Month Contract
Location: [Insert Location]
Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary (6 Months)
Pay: Bi-weekly
Desirable Requirement:
- Previous local authority/council Environmental Health experience
Job Description
Job Title
Environmental Health Officer – Facilities & Environment
Job Purpose
This is a 6-month contract role responsible for delivering Environmental Health functions across facilities and environmental protection services, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, public health standards, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will investigate environmental complaints, undertake inspections and enforcement activities, provide professional advice, and work closely with businesses, residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders to protect public health and maintain environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Regulatory Compliance
- Enforce relevant Environmental Health legislation, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Conduct inspections of commercial, public sector, and community premises.
- Monitor compliance with environmental and public health standards.
- Investigate environmental health concerns and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Facilities & Environmental Management
- Undertake inspections relating to facilities management, environmental quality, and public health.
- Monitor environmental standards across council-owned and managed facilities.
- Advise on health, safety, environmental risks, and compliance issues.
- Support the development and implementation of environmental improvement initiatives.
Complaint Investigation & Resolution
- Investigate complaints relating to noise nuisance, statutory nuisance, waste and refuse issues, pollution incidents, odour, smoke, dust, and environmental hazards.
- Gather evidence and determine appropriate enforcement action where required.
- Provide practical advice and support to residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
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Enforcement & Legal Action
- Prepare and serve statutory notices where appropriate.
- Maintain robust case files and evidential records.
- Prepare reports, witness statements, and legal documentation.
- Support prosecutions, appeals, and enforcement proceedings where necessary.
Partnership Working
- Liaise with council departments, contractors, external agencies, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively to resolve environmental and public health issues.
- Represent the service at meetings and stakeholder engagement events.
Records, Reporting & Performance
- Maintain accurate records using corporate systems.
- Produce inspection reports, enforcement documentation, and management information.
- Monitor performance against service objectives and statutory requirements.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice development.
Working Environment
- Combination of office-based, site-based, and fieldwork activities.
- Regular inspections of facilities, commercial premises, and public spaces.
- Interaction with businesses, residents, contractors, and partner agencies.
- Fast-paced environment managing a varied and complex caseload.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health or a related discipline.
- Eligibility to practice as an Environmental Health Officer.
- Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent professional body.
Knowledge
- Essential
- Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Understanding of environmental protection and public health principles.
- Knowledge of statutory nuisance legislation and enforcement procedures.
- Understanding of evidence gathering, investigations, and legal processes.
- Knowledge of facilities-related environmental standards and compliance requirements.
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Experience
- Essential
- Experience working as an Environmental Health Officer or within Environmental Health services.
- Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and compliance assessments.
- Experience handling environmental complaints and statutory nuisance cases.
- Experience preparing reports, notices, and enforcement documentation.
- Experience applying environmental legislation and regulatory guidance.
- Desirable
- Previous local authority or council Environmental Health experience.
- Experience within Facilities & Environment services.
- Experience attending court proceedings or supporting prosecutions.
- Experience managing complex environmental health investigations.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
- Strong report-writing and documentation abilities.
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound professional judgements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
Other
Requirements
- Ability to undertake site inspections and visits as required.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality customer-focused services.
- Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations professionally.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and operational requirements.
Additional Information
- This is a 6-month temporary contract.
- Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella).
- Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis.
- Previous local authority/council Environmental Health experience is highly desirable.
- Opportunity to work within a busy Facilities & Environment service.
- Immediate start available.
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