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Environmental Health Safety Specialist
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A London Local Authority is currently recruiting for 2 Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer positions to join their Regulatory Services team for a 6-month initial contract.
The roles will be offered mostly remote, with site inspections and stakeholder engagement required across the borough.
These are excellent opportunities to join a busy and high-performing Environmental Health service and play a key role in protecting public health, improving environmental standards, and ensuring compliance with Environmental Health legislation.
We are recruiting for:
- Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer (CIEH Registered) to join the Food & Health and Safety Team, covering Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Infectious Disease Control. Applicants must have current experience of food safety and health & safety enforcement.
- Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer to join the Health & Safety Enforcement Team, with a focus on health & safety enforcement activities. Applicants must have current experience within a health & safety enforcement environment.
The Roles
As an Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer, you will:
- Undertake inspections, investigations, audits, and enforcement activities across your specialist area
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Health & Safety legislation, taking enforcement action where necessary
- Investigate complaints, service requests, and public health concerns, gathering evidence, and preparing detailed reports
- Exercise statutory powers including inspections, notices, seizures, and other enforcement interventions
- Prepare cases for legal proceedings, including witness statements, evidence packs, and attendance at court or tribunals
- Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents, and stakeholders
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory deadlines and service standards are met
- Manage a varied and demanding caseload while delivering high-quality customer service
- Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to promote public health and regulatory compliance
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About You
You will be an experienced Environmental Health or Enforcement professional with:
- A relevant qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of Environmental Health and/or Health & Safety legislation
- Experience undertaking inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong report writing, case management, and organizational abilities
- The ability to make sound decisions and manage competing priorities effectively
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Additional Requirements
Food & Health and Safety Team
- Current registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
- Recent experience carrying out Food Safety inspections and enforcement
- Experience within Health & Safety enforcement
- Knowledge of Infectious Disease Control processes
Health & Safety Enforcement Team
- Current experience within a Health & Safety enforcement role
- Experience undertaking inspections, investigations, and enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation
Desirable Experience
- Previous Local Authority Environmental Health experience
- Experience preparing evidence and supporting legal proceedings or prosecutions
- Experience working within a highly regulated enforcement environment
- Experience leading projects, service improvements, or mentoring colleagues
If you have the relevant Environmental Health or Enforcement experience and are looking for your next interim assignment, apply now and we'll be in touch.
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