Senior Environmental Health Officer
London Borough of Hackney | Full Time - 36+ hours per week | Contract / Temporary
Pay Rate
* £24.96 - £27.85 per hour (PAYE)
* £33.64 - £37.53 per hour (Umbrella)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a dynamic Environmental Health team within the London Borough of Hackney. You will play a key role in delivering environmental health and regulatory services, supporting the Council's corporate objectives and community safety priorities. This varied role involves enforcement, inspections, investigations, and partnership working across a wide range of environmental health functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections of commercial premises and investigate complaints
* Enforce environmental health, public health, and health & safety legislation
* Prepare reports, case files, and legal documentation for enforcement and prosecutions
* Lead or support targeted operations and projects (e.g. food safety, infectious disease control, workplace incidents)
* Provide advice and guidance to businesses and the public
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Contribute to improving standards across businesses within the borough
* Participate in out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends where required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Recognised Environmental Health qualification (e.g. BSc/MSc Environmental Health)
* Registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHORB / CIEH recognised)
* Strong knowledge of environmental health and associated legislation
* Experience in inspections, enforcement, and complex investigations
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills
* Ability to manage a varied workload and work both independently and within a team
What’s on Offer
* Competitive hourly rates (PAYE or Umbrella options)
* Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful cases
* Exposure to complex and high-profile environmental health work
* Flexible and varied working environment
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