Environmental Health Officer

A London Local Authority is currently recruiting for 2 Environmental Health & Enforcement Officers 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 roles will be offered for £35 - £50 p/m umbrella depending on experience.

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:

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• 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.
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• 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.
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The Roles

As an Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer, you will:

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• Undertake inspections, investigations, audits and enforcement activities across your specialist area
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• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Health & Safety legislation, taking enforcement action where necessary
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• Investigate complaints, service requests and public health concerns, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports
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• Exercise statutory powers including inspections, notices, seizures and other enforcement interventions
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• Prepare cases for legal proceedings, including witness statements, evidence packs and attendance at court or tribunals
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• Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents and stakeholders
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• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory deadlines and service standards are met
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• Manage a varied and demanding caseload while delivering high-quality customer service
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• 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:

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• A relevant qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a related discipline
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• Strong knowledge of Environmental Health and/or Health & Safety legislation
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• Experience undertaking inspections, investigations and enforcement activities
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• Strong report writing, case management and organisational abilities
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• The ability to make sound decisions and manage competing priorities effectively
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Additional Requirements

Food & Health and Safety Team

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• Current registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
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• Recent experience carrying out Food Safety inspections and enforcement
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• Experience within Health & Safety enforcement
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• Knowledge of Infectious Disease Control processes
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Health & Safety Enforcement Team

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• Current experience within a Health & Safety enforcement role
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• Experience undertaking inspections, investigations and enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation
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Desirable Experience

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• Previous Local Authority Environmental Health experience
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• Experience preparing evidence and supporting legal proceedings or prosecutions
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• Experience working within a highly regulated enforcement environment
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• Experience leading projects, service improvements or mentoring colleagues
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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.