Interim environmental health officer (eho)

Job Description

Interim Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

Location: Bradford area (Hybrid / Mobile) Pay Rate: Competitive Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35) Contract: Interim / Temporary Contract (Generic Case Load)

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for your next interim contract?

We are seeking a qualified, proactive EHO to step into a busy local government team. This is a dynamic, generic contract role where you will hit the ground running to handle a varied workload—ranging from complex housing inspections and food safety audits to environmental pollution interventions. If you love autonomy and want a contract where you can maximise your technical expertise immediately, this is for you.

? What You'll Be Doing:

• Enforcement & Investigations: Investigating service requests and taking appropriate statutory action—including drafting and serving notices and taking legal proceedings.
• Inspections: Participating in risk-based inspection programmes across residential, commercial, and industrial premises.
• Expert Advice: Providing high-level technical and legislative advice to the public, businesses, and internal teams.
• Legal Support: Preparing complex reports and attending courts of law or tribunals as an ordinary or expert witness if required.

What You Need to Qualify:

To clear the compliance check for this interim role, you must meet the following technical criteria:

• The Qualifications: A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health recognised by the CIEH.
• The Professional Registration: You must hold a Certificate of Registration from the EHORB OR be currently registered as a Chartered/Registered Environmental Health Practitioner with the CIEH.
• Experience: At least 12 months of practical experience carrying out the duties of an EHO.
• Core Skills: Excellent communication skills (advanced English fluency is required for public interaction), strong risk-assessment instincts, and a valid driving licence.

Contract Details:

• IR35 Status: Strictly Inside IR35 (paid via Umbrella).
• Work Style: Mobile/Field-based across the region with flexible/hybrid admin days.
• Equipment: Must be comfortable using standard IT packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) to log and produce report documents.

Ready to Apply?

If you have the required CIEH/EHORB registration and are available to start a new contract quickly, click Apply Now with your up-to-date CV

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