Senior Environmental Health Officer

Energy Vault; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a 3-4 month contract in London. The role involves supervising staff, interpreting legislation, and leading on complex enforcement matters. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Health and experience in related enforcement tasks. Working hours are 35 per week, and the role requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental health enforcement matters including domestic noise control is essential.
• Experience of planning application, enforcement work, and appeals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 10 staff and deputise for the Team Manager when necessary.
• Make recommendations for enforcement action and prepare evidence.
• Deal with complaints and statutory documents related to the area of work.

Skills

Environmental Health Enforcement

Legislation Interpretation

Team Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

3 GCSE's, Grades A-C including English and Mathematics

Relevant Professional Level Qualification/Certification

Job description

3-4 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To be a responsible member of the Service reporting directly to the relevant Team Manager for the provision of services. To deputise for the Team Manager when necessary. To supervise up to 10 staff.
  
• To act as a member of a team responsible for provision of services in the Residential Services Section
  
• To undertake the full range of duties appropriate to the Section as required
  
• Responsible for the completion of work programmes and tasks laid down by the Team Manager
  
• Assist in managing staff ensuring the achievement of performance
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To interpret and apply relevant legislation having due regard to Codes of Practice and official and professional guidance, and to make recommendations for enforcement action, preparing evidence in line with CPS Code of Practice, PACE and any other relevant legislation and guidance.
  
• To act as a source of expertise within the Section, taking a lead on complex and contentious matters (including emergency action such as prohibitions), where necessary directing, accompanying and supporting Lead Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers or Assistants on such cases. To make recommendations to the Team Manager on policy and devise procedures as requested.
  
• To deal with complaints and matters raised correspondence, statutory documents and statistics relating to his/her area of work.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience Of Environmental Health Enforcement Matters Including Domestic Noise Control, Nuisance is essential.
  
• Experience Of Planning Application, Enforcement Work And Appeals is essential.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• 3 GCSE's, Grades A-C, or equivalent including English and Mathematics qualification is essential.
  
• A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent is essential.
  
• Relevant Professional level Qualification/Certification is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• The role requires a DBS check.
  

The Closing Date For This Position Is 4^th June 2025.