Environmental Health Investigator

Tempting Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempting Recruitment is seeking an Environmental Health Investigator for a client in Southwest England. The role features hybrid working and a temporary contract to April 2027 with potential extension.

Responsibilities include surveying and inspecting premises, investigating incidents, sampling environmental factors, and compiling reports to support regulatory services and public protection. Collaboration with partner teams and ongoing CPD are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a local authority or similar organisation.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Must be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Responsibilities

• Survey and inspection of premises, investigation of incidents and processes, and recording data to inform decisions on environmental health conditions.
• Carry out private water distribution system risk assessments, water sampling, information assessment, site visits and report writing.
• Liaise with internal and external partners, contribute to health and safety and infectious disease investigations.

Skills

Local authority experience

CPD evidence

EHO registration

Investigation skills

Job description

26th October, 2026

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a client based in Southwest England, are looking for an experienced Environmental Health Investigator to join their team and play a crucial role within their Regulatory Services & Public Protection Team.

Position

Environmental Health Investigator

Rate

£45 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Duration

Temp (April 2027) Possible Extension

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Purpose

To provide a corporately responsible and accessible Environmental Health service, which delivers legislative enforcement, advice and education to promote and secure an enhanced sustainable and safe environment.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

Job Responsibilities

• Survey and inspection of premises, investigation of incidents, accidents and processes, measurement of a variety of environmental factors, and accurately record this data in written or electronic form to enable full informed decision making with regards to environmental health conditions.
• Working within the Public Protection Environmental Health Service, primarily undertaking private water distribution system risk assessments, sampling of water, assessing information and undertaking site visits and writing reports and attending relevant meetings.
• Liaising with partners internal and external, corporate safety and other teams. Working on health and safety and infectious disease investigations and incidents.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Must be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.