Environmental Health Officer

• Hourly Rate: £19.45 PAYE / £21.57 Umbrella
• Location: Hybrid
• Contract: 3 Months

REED is currently hiring on behalf of a client for the role of an Environmental Health Officer in Residential Services. This role is crucial for driving improvements in the health and well-being of residents and the local environment through effective regulation of private residential accommodation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the delivery of the Council’s functions related to environmental health, enforcement of housing standards, and regulation of private residential accommodation, including HMO and Caravan Site Licensing.
• Take enforcement and legal action independently, including serving statutory notices and orders, making licensing determinations, and preparing prosecution files.
• Manage complex criminal investigations, interview suspects under caution, and preserve evidence in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
• Prepare detailed reports, witness statements, and correspondence in your area of expertise, and prepare legal files for referral to Legal Services.
• Utilize delegated powers to obtain warrants of entry, undertake unannounced visits at anti-social hours, and secure evidence for further enforcement activity.
• Investigate service requests related to long-term empty properties using informal and legislative tools to address public health risks.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies such as the Police, DWP, HMRC, and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.
• Act as the lead for allocated areas of specialist knowledge and advice, maintaining professional competency and developing team members' skills.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma (if obtained before 1993) or Degree or MSc in Environmental Health or Housing Degree.
• HHSRS qualification including practical inspection and enforcement.
• Chartered Practitioner with Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) (Desirable).
• EHORB Registration or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (Desirable).
• Significant experience in enforcing environmental health, housing, drainage, and public health legislation.
• Substantial experience in property licensing or caravan site licensing legislation.
• Experience in undertaking complex criminal investigations and presenting evidence in Court or Tribunal.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical reports and effectively represent the Council in legal proceedings.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate team members, and manage performance in line with KPIs.

To apply for this Environmental Health Officer position, please submit your CV to Holly Woodward @ REED