Our client in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to provide support to our in-house team across a broad range of functions. This is a varied role requiring flexibility and the ability to contribute to planning consultations, licensing applications, private sector housing, and public health duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to planning application consultations, providing technical EH input on noise, odour, and contaminated land.
* Deal with licensing requests, including Temporary Event Notices (TENs), premises variations, and new premises applications.
* Support the Private Sector Housing team, including HMO inspections and enforcement where required.
* Assist with public health duties such as burials, drainage, and filthy/verminous premises.
* Investigate and resolve statutory nuisance complaints (noise, odour, smoke, light) where needed.
* Prepare clear reports and evidence to support enforcement or committee decisions.
* Work collaboratively with internal colleagues, elected members, and external partners.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) with EHRB Registration / Chartered Status (CIEH/REHIS).
* Proven experience across planning consultations, licensing, housing, and statutory nuisance investigations.
* Strong knowledge of environmental and public health legislation.
* Experience dealing with public health casework including funerals.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently