Environmental Health Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer on a 6-month interim basis. The role involves investigating complaints, conducting inspections, and engaging with the community on environmental safety initiatives. Candidates should hold a Degree in Environmental Health and be EHORB registered, with strong report writing and communication skills. The position offers £40-£45 per hour and requires 3-4 days on-site work per week.

Qualifications

• Registered and qualified with a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental protection legislation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate service requests and complaints related to statutory nuisance.
• Conduct inspections and prepare detailed reports.
• Respond to planning and licensing consultations.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Knowledge of environmental protection legislation

Ability to manage varied caseload

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

EHORB Registration

Job description

Environmental Health Officer - £40-£45 per hour | 3-4 Days On-Site | 6-Month Interim Contract | 37 Hours per Week

We're currently supporting a local authority in sourcing an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join their Environmental Protection & Community Safety Team on a 6-month interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified EHO to take on a varied and impactful role, working across statutory nuisance, environmental permitting, planning consultations, and community safety initiatives.

🔹 Key Details:

• Rate: £40-£45 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: 6-month interim
• Location: 3 to 4 days on-site per week
• Start Date: 3.11.25

🔹 Role Overview:

You'll be responsible for:

• Investigating service requests and complaints (e.g. statutory nuisance, drainage, planning/licensing)
• Conducting inspections and preparing detailed reports
• Responding to planning and licensing consultations
• Supporting environmental permitting and LAPPC surveys
• Drafting formal notices and contributing to legal proceedings
• Advising the public and liaising with partner agencies
• Attending internal/external meetings and contributing to corporate projects

🔹 What We're Looking For:

• EHORB Registered and qualified with a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health
• Strong working knowledge of environmental protection legislation
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

This role offers a great mix of fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and technical enforcement — ideal for someone looking to make a real impact in a well-supported team