We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of an Environmental Health Officer ,on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £19.16-£24.71/hour
Summary:
This career-grade role offers a progressive pathway within the Environmental Health profession, supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of skilled officers. You will work to protect public health by investigating environmental issues, ensuring legal compliance, and enforcing regulations in areas such as Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial Safety. Duties vary with progression but typically include enforcement, public and business engagement, and legal proceedings.
Responsibilities:
* Lead investigations of environmental health complaints in specialist areas.
* Conduct inspections and prepare cases for enforcement and legal action.
* Handle complex issues across Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial areas.
* Lead on technical cases and advise/train junior officers.
* Work independently on complex investigations and enforcement actions.
Qualifications:
* Studying towards an accredited degree in Environmental Health with minimum 2 years' relevant experience.
* Substantial technical experience and progressing toward full qualification.
* Recognised Environmental Health degree and registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB).
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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