Environmental Health Officer

SHARPER CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting service in the UK is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to support the Health & Safety and Public Protection team. The role emphasizes health & safety regulation, infectious disease control, and special treatments licensing, including inspections and investigations. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and proven enforcement experience. The position offers £50 per hour with flexible hours and a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and EHORB/EHRB registration.
• Proven experience in health and safety enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of infectious disease management and statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety enforcement across various premises.
• Undertake casework relating to infectious disease control.
• Administer and enforce the licensing of special treatments premises.

Skills

Health and safety enforcement

Infectious disease management

Communication skills

Report writing

Case management

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sharper Consulting Services are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to provide specialist support within the Health & Safety and Public Protection team. The role focuses on health & safety regulation, infectious disease control, and special treatments licensing, with some food safety input desirable but not essential.

£50 per hour
3 month contract
Full/Part time hours

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety enforcement across a range of premises, including inspections, accident investigations, and enforcement action under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation.
• Undertake casework relating to infectious disease control in collaboration with Public Health colleagues, including notifications, outbreak management, and statutory duties.
• Administer and enforce the licensing of special treatments premises (e.g. tattooists, piercing, massage, beauty treatments), including inspections, investigations, and licence determinations.
• Contribute to service delivery across Public Protection, including responding to service requests, complaints, and enforcement matters.
• Prepare and present reports, statements, and evidence for legal proceedings as required.
• Liaise with businesses, the public, and partner agencies to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Provide flexibility to support wider Environmental Health functions (including food safety) as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and EHORB/EHRB registration (or higher certificate in Food Control).
• Proven experience in health and safety enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of infectious disease management and statutory duties of local authorities.
• Experience of special treatments licensing, inspections, and enforcement.
• Excellent report writing, case management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and contribute to a busy team environment.