Environmental Health Officer

Lynx Employment Services; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Environmental Health Officer to support residents and businesses in compliance with Environmental Health laws in West Bromwich. The role involves conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and preparing legal documentation. Ideal candidates will be qualified EHO (or nearing qualification) with strong regulatory experience and excellent reporting skills. This position offers the chance to collaborate across teams and make a positive impact on public health.

Qualifications

• Regulatory experience in Environmental Health required.
• Must be confident in investigation and inspection practices.
• Ability to write reports that meet legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Environmental Health/Citizen & Consumer Protection legislation.
• Investigate complaints and statutory nuisance issues.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Prepare prosecution files and represent the Authority in court.
• Manage a caseload and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental Health law

Investigation skills

Clear report writing

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.