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Environmental Health Officer

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London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled officer to join its Environmental Protection Team. This role focuses on investigating and responding to environmental complaints, assessing statutory applications, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The officer will engage with the public, businesses, and governmental bodies, providing technical expertise and leading enforcement actions when necessary. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public health and environmental standards while working within a collaborative and supportive team environment. If you are passionate about environmental protection and eager to contribute to community well-being, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Strong investigative skills and ability to assess complex environmental issues.
  • Excellent communication skills for public and inter-agency liaison.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate complaints related to statutory nuisance and environmental issues.
  • Prepare cases for enforcement action and provide technical evidence in court.

Skills

Investigation Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Legal Knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Job description

We are looking for a skilled officer who is competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated to fill the below posts within our Environmental Protection Team.


Your duties will include investigation and response to complaints in relation to allegations of statutory nuisance, assessing and approving s.61 applications, permitting, and responding to licensing consultations.


Purpose of the role


To protect and improve health by the discharge of the functions and duties in one of the specialist areas of activity within Environmental Health.


To investigate, assess, and act upon complex issues relating to Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial issues and determine the most appropriate course of action. This includes preparation of cases for enforcement action and instigation of legal proceedings, as well as providing technical evidence in court proceedings, tribunals, and Public Inquiries.


To carry out inspections and enforcement work within the specialist areas.


To provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and, in some cases, take the lead for cases.


To report directly to the Head of Section/Deputy Director, Members, and Members of Parliament where required.


To liaise effectively with members of the public, businesses, other departments, and other agencies.

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