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Essex
50 per hour
Initial 6-month contract
Start Date - ASAP!

Looking for your next Environmental Health contract?

A Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support its team on an interim basis. The role is predominantly focused on Private Sector Housing, with some involvement across Environmental Protection matters, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied workload.

You'll be joining a busy and supportive service at a time when councils continue to navigate increasing demand within housing enforcement and evolving legislative requirements.

Key Duties:

• Investigate housing complaints and undertake HHSRS assessments.
• Carry out inspections of private rented sector properties and identify hazards and disrepair.
• Take both informal and formal enforcement action where necessary.
• Draft notices, schedules of work, reports, and case records.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, and agents.
• Support Environmental Protection work, including nuisance investigations and related casework.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to improve housing and environmental standards across the district.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working within Private Sector Housing in a Local Authority setting.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
• Experience managing housing enforcement cases independently.
• Exposure to Environmental Protection work would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, investigation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload.

If you're an experienced Environmental Health professional looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd be keen to discuss the role with you.

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Cambridgeshire
50- 55 per hour
Initial 6-month contract

Looking for your next Private Sector Housing contract?
A forward-thinking local authority in Cambridgeshire is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to support its Private Sector Housing function during a busy period of service demand.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on improving housing conditions, tackling poor standards in the private rented sector, and helping the council prepare for ongoing legislative changes, including the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act.

Key Duties:

• Undertake housing complaints investigations and carry out HHSRS assessments.
• Inspect private rented sector properties to ensure compliance with housing legislation.
• Take both informal and formal enforcement action where required.
• Produce notices, schedules of work, reports, and case records.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, and agents.
• Support the delivery of HMO licensing and related regulatory activity.
• Work alongside internal and external partners to improve housing standards across the borough.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working within Private Sector Housing in a Local Authority
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
• Experience undertaking property inspections relating to disrepair, hazards, and licensing.
• Confidence managing enforcement cases from investigation through to resolution.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Someone who can quickly integrate into the team and make an immediate contribution.

If you're an experienced Private Sector Housing professional looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd be keen to discuss the role with you.

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Your new company
Hays Specialist Recruitment are working with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to source a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer to support their team for a 6-month period based from their offices in Larne.

Your new role
This is a fixed-term contract position for 4-6 months, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be based in Larne working within the Public Protection, Health & Wellbeing Division, reporting to the Principal EHO.
Duties and responsibilities:

Carry out the appropriate inspection; investigation; assessment or activity within defined Environmental Health functions.
The remit of this post may cover one or more of the service areas below in the first instance.
However, the post holder may be required to provide/develop expertise in any area listed as required to meet the needs of the service:

• Public Health
• Food Safety
• Environmental Protection
• Health and Safety at Work
• Consumer Protection
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Private Sector Housing
• Dog Control
• Licencing
• Tobacco Control

What you'll need to succeed
Applicants must have a degree in Environmental Health and hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

AND have 1 year experience of the following:

• In a local government Environmental Health role.
• In applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance
• In successfully enforcing and remedying breaches.
• In forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public.

Hold a full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a form of transport that meets the needs of the post.

What you'll get in return
This is a superb opportunity to work for a large local council, ideal for someone looking for flexible working or alternatively, someone seeking further council experience to help secure a permanent role with a council in environmental health. £39,862 - £42,839, pro rata. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 35 days annual leave pro rata.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior Environmental Health Officer

Morecambe

Salary: 45,091 - 49,282 per annum + benefits
37 Hours Per Week
Permanent Position

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer to play a key role in protecting public health, improving environmental standards, and supporting the delivery of high-quality environmental protection services across the district.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior role where you'll lead on complex environmental health matters, provide expert guidance, and help shape healthier, safer communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of Environmental Protection services.
• Investigate statutory nuisance complaints, environmental pollution incidents, and public health concerns.
• Manage complex casework and ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation.
• Deliver air quality monitoring and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and provide professional advice to stakeholders, businesses, and residents.
• Undertake enforcement action where necessary, including evidence gathering and legal proceedings.
• Support, mentor, and develop colleagues within the team.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Registered either with the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Registration Scheme or via EHRB or other relevant professional body.
• Significant experience working within Environmental Health or Environmental Protection.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory practices.
• Experience managing complex investigations and enforcement cases.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Work With Us?

Our Benefits

Generous annual leave
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Car purchase scheme
Lifestyle savings discounts
Health Care Cash Plan
Volunteering days
Wellbeing support

Apply Now

If you're passionate about protecting the environment, improving public health, and making a positive impact within local communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: 45,091 - 49,282
Location: Morecambe
Hours: 37 per week

Join us and help create a cleaner, healthier and safer future for our communities.

Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer

Brent Council

Location: HA9 0FJ
Pay Rate: Up to £50 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible and remote working available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer to join the Health & Safety Enforcement Team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of proactive and reactive health and safety enforcement work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate health and safety complaints and RIDDOR notifications.
• Carry out health and safety inspections and interventions.
• Take appropriate enforcement action where required.
• Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate case records.
• Provide advice on health and safety legislation and compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification, such as a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or NEBOSH.
• Registration with the CIEH.
• Current experience in health and safety enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience investigating complaints, RIDDOR notifications and undertaking enforcement action.
• Excellent investigation, communication and case management skills.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer

Brent Council

Location: HA9 0FJ
Pay Rate: Up to £50 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible and remote working available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer, registered with CIEH, to join the Food and Health & Safety Team. The role covers Food Safety, Health & Safety and Infectious Disease Control, requiring current experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of proactive and reactive enforcement work.
• Investigate food hygiene complaints and RIDDOR notifications.
• Carry out food safety and health & safety interventions.
• Take appropriate enforcement action and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide advice on regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification, such as a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or NEBOSH.
• Registration with the CIEH.
• Current experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.
• Good knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Experience investigating complaints, RIDDOR notifications and taking enforcement action.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Senior Environment Health Officer
Wembley
Temporary Ongoing
Hybrid - Mon to Fri
33.67 per hour Umbrella

Social Housing and Health & Safety Enforcement Experience Needed

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known company based in the Wembley area who are looking for a highly skilled Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their team.

Purpose of the Job - Planner

• Conduct inspections, investigations and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and protect public health and safety.

• Manage a varied caseload of complaints, service requests, accident investigations and RIDDOR notifications, ensuring all cases are progressed within statutory timescales.

• Lead on complex enforcement matters, including serving statutory notices, gathering evidence, undertaking interviews and preparing cases for prosecution where necessary.

• Monitor and assess risks within commercial premises, providing expert advice and guidance to businesses, stakeholders and members of the public.

• Maintain accurate records, case files and reports, ensuring all information is recorded in accordance with legislative requirements and council procedures.

• Undertake proactive inspections, audits and compliance visits to identify breaches of legislation and implement appropriate enforcement action.

• Support and contribute to service improvement initiatives, performance targets and regulatory projects within the Environmental Health service.

• Provide technical advice and mentorship to colleagues, sharing best practice and supporting the development of less experienced officers.

• Liaise effectively with internal departments, external agencies, legal services and partner organisations to achieve positive regulatory outcomes.

• Deliver a high standard of customer service while ensuring the consistent application of environmental health legislation, policies and enforcement procedures.

Environmental Health Officer

Location: Newtownabbey
Salary: £22.37 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Duration: Temporary, Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: 2

Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for two Environmental Health Officers on behalf of our public sector client

The successful candidates will undertake a range of regulatory, inspection, investigation and enforcement duties, working with businesses, residents, partner organisations and other company services.

Key Duties

• Enforce statutory provisions within the remit of Environmental Health in accordance with relevant legislation, approved codes of practice, guidance and Council policies.
• Inspect, audit and risk assess premises proactively and reactively across a range of Environmental Health functions.
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to Environmental Health matters.
• Identify community and business needs and contribute to the development and delivery of health education, information campaigns and promotional programmes.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with information governance procedures.
• Make decisions and recommendations regarding appropriate legal or non-statutory action within the duties and authorisations of the post.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, prepare prosecution cases and act as an expert witness in court proceedings, public enquiries or other public meetings as required.
• Assist with investigations and departmental responses to major incidents and emergencies, including pollution incidents, food poisoning, infectious diseases, food hazard warnings, workplace accidents and product recalls.
• Liaise and collaborate with government departments, external organisations, businesses and other agencies to support Council objectives and statutory responsibilities.
• Provide professional guidance to Council departments, external agencies and members of the public.
• Contribute to policy development, written procedures, service improvements and the achievement of departmental performance targets.
• Keep up to date with relevant professional, technical and legislative developments and undertake continuing professional development.
• Support the training and supervision of student Environmental Health Officers and assist with the development of newly appointed or recently qualified officers.
• Plan and manage daily workloads to achieve agreed targets and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Work flexibly across relevant services during emergencies and undertake occasional duties outside normal working hours when required.

Essential Criteria

• A Level 6 qualification, such as a degree or higher, in Environmental Health that entitles the holder to membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• A minimum of six months' relevant experience in Environmental Health.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to communicate complex or sensitive information orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to achieve targets and manage workloads effectively.
• Competence in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to interpret complex information and solve difficult problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health legislation.
• Understanding of issues facing local government in Northern Ireland and public expectations of regulatory services.
• A full, current driving licence or, where a disability prevents driving, access to suitable transport to carry out the duties of the post.
• Availability to work occasionally outside normal working hours, with additional hours remunerated in line with the Council's applicable policies.
• A satisfactory Basic Disclosure Check through Access NI.
• Occasional work outside the standard 9:00am-5:00pm working pattern may be required.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like further information, please email your CV to Darcie at

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer

Brent Council

Location: HA9 0FJ
Pay Rate: Up to £50 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible and remote working available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer, registered with CIEH, to join the Food and Health & Safety Team. The role covers Food Safety, Health & Safety and Infectious Disease Control, requiring current experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of proactive and reactive enforcement work.
• Investigate food hygiene complaints and RIDDOR notifications.
• Carry out food safety and health & safety interventions.
• Take appropriate enforcement action and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide advice on regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification, such as a Diploma/BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or NEBOSH.
• Registration with the CIEH.
• Current experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.
• Good knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation.
• Experience investigating complaints, RIDDOR notifications and taking enforcement action.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Environmental Health Officer needed in Hull Paying £43.39 per hr ref

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Key responsibilities include investigating public health concerns, environmental nuisances, and statutory complaints; carrying out inspections and assessments; enforcing relevant legislation; and providing professional advice to residents, businesses, and partner organisations click apply for full job details