Environmental Health Officer

City of London; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan authority in London is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer specializing in Pollution Control. The role involves leading on pollution control cases, managing inspections, and influencing public health policies. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Health and relevant experience, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave plus holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health and registration with the EHORB.
• Proven experience in pollution control.
• Knowledge of private sector housing enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex pollution control cases.
• Carry out risk-based inspections and manage complaints.
• Prepare enforcement notices and technical reports.

Skills

Pollution control

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Postgraduate qualification in acoustics

Tools

Environmental health software

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Health Officer

Posting Start Date: 04/08/2025

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £57,240 - £64,610 per annum inclusive of all allowancesContractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, PermanentWorkplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

About the Role

Join the City of London Corporation's Port Health and Public Protection Division as an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO), specialising in Pollution Control and Private Rented Sector Housing. This is a key position within a high-performing team, tackling some of the most complex and high-profile environmental challenges in the Square Mile and surrounding areas.

You will deliver proactive and reactive environmental protection services, from construction noise control to housing inspections and enforcement. Your work will influence policies, respond to urgent public health concerns, and contribute directly to the City's strategic goals for safety and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex pollution control cases
• Carry out risk-based inspections, licensing and planning application reviews, and manage high-impact complaints
• Assess applications for out-of-hours noisy works (including Section 61 applications)
• Prepare enforcement notices, technical reports, and committee briefings
• Investigation of private sector housing enforcement cases
• Supervise junior officers and mentor students
• Represent the City in professional forums and develop cross-sector partnerships
• Participate in the out-of-hours Duty Manager rota (Casual Standby Allowance applies)
• Undertake work occasionally outside of core hours (Time Off in Lieu applies)

About You

• Degree in Environmental Health and registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB)
• Proven experience in pollution control, including construction noise and infrastructure impacts
• Knowledge in private sector housing enforcement, including HHSRS assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting notices and technical documents
• Strong stakeholder management and inter-agency collaboration skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office and specialist EH software
• Desirable: postgraduate qualification in acoustics or related environmental health discipline

What We Offer

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 21% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays (with increases based on length of service)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including volunteering leave, training support, and staff discounts
• Inclusive and supportive working environment in one of the UK's most unique local authorities

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about protecting public health and the environment and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, city-focused role-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of shaping a cleaner, safer, and healthier City of London.

For further information regarding the post, please contact: [e-mail]

Interview date: 22nd & 23rd September 2025

Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 8th September 2025

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV744 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.