Environmental Health Officer

We are looking for a skilled officer who is competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated to fill the below posts within our Environmental Protection Team.

Your duties will include investigation and response to complaints in relation to allegations of statutory nuisance, assessing and approving s.61 applications, permitting, and responding to licensing consultations.

Purpose of the role

To protect and improve health by the discharge of the functions and duties in one of the specialist areas of activity within Environmental Health.

To investigate, assess, and act upon complex issues relating to Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial issues and determine the most appropriate course of action. This includes preparation of cases for enforcement action and instigation of legal proceedings, as well as providing technical evidence in court proceedings, tribunals, and Public Inquiries.

To carry out inspections and enforcement work within the specialist areas.

To provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and, in some cases, take the lead for cases.

To report directly to the Head of Section/Deputy Director, Members, and Members of Parliament where required.

To liaise effectively with members of the public, businesses, other departments, and other agencies.