Environmental Health Officer

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a client in Sandwell. The role involves enforcing Environmental Health laws, investigating complaints, and conducting detailed inspections. Ideal candidates should be qualified EHO or nearing qualification, have relevant regulatory experience, and possess strong knowledge of Environmental Health law. The successful applicant will also manage a caseload and collaborate across service teams, all while maintaining professionalism and resilience.

Qualifications

• Relevant regulatory experience in Environmental Health.
• Experience conducting inspections and investigations.
• Ability to manage a caseload and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Environmental Health legislation and investigate complaints.
• Conduct inspections and prepare prosecution files.
• Manage case notes and work collaboratively across teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Environmental Health law

Confident investigator and inspector

Able to write clear legal-standard reports

Resilience and professionalism

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

Qualified EHO (or close to qualification)

Job description

Lynx Employment is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer on behalf of our client in Sandwell. You’ll work under the Senior EHO, supporting residents and businesses, ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and public protection legislation, investigating complaints, and delivering programmed inspections across the borough.

Key duties include :

Enforcing relevant Environmental Health / Citizen & Consumer Protection legislation.

Investigating criminal / civil complaints and statutory nuisance issues.

Conducting detailed site inspections, risk assessments, and follow-up reports.

Securing compliance through advice, education, and enforcement where needed.

Preparing prosecution files and representing the Authority in court when required.

Managing a caseload, keeping accurate case notes, and liaising with stakeholders.

Working collaboratively across service teams and contributing to joined-up activity.

Delivering occasional talks / publicity support under supervision.

About you :

Qualified EHO (or close to qualification) with relevant regulatory experience.

Strong knowledge of Environmental Health law and enforcement practice.

Confident investigator and inspector, able to write clear legal-standard reports.

Professional, resilient, and skilled in handling difficult situations.

Flexible, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team