Environmental Health Officer - £40-£45 p/h | 3-4 Days On-Site | 6-Month Interim Contract | 37 Hours per Week

We're currently supporting a local authority in sourcing an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join their Environmental Protection & Community Safety Team on a 6-month interim basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified EHO to take on a varied and impactful role, working across statutory nuisance, environmental permitting, planning consultations, and community safety initiatives.

🔹 Key Details:

* Rate: £40-£45 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

* Hours: 37 hours per week

* Contract: 6-month interim

* Location: 3 to 4 days on-site per week

* Start Date: 3.11.25

🔹 Role Overview:

You'll be responsible for:

* Investigating service requests and complaints (e.g. statutory nuisance, drainage, planning/licensing)

* Conducting inspections and preparing detailed reports

* Responding to planning and licensing consultations

* Supporting environmental permitting and LAPPC surveys

* Drafting formal notices and contributing to legal proceedings

* Advising the public and liaising with partner agencies

* Attending internal/external meetings and contributing to corporate projects

🔹 What We're Looking For:

* EHORB Registered and qualified with a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

* Strong working knowledge of environmental protection legislation

* Excellent report writing and communication skills

* Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload

* Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

This role offers a great mix of fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and technical enforcement — ideal for someone looking to make a real impact in a well-supported team