Environmental Health Officer

Posted 02 June 2025
LocationBexley DA15 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment

Job description

3 months contract with local authority
Environmental Health Officer
  • Lead investigations, assessments, and actions on complaints related to a specialized area for Environmental Health.
  • Prepare cases for enforcement action and initiate legal proceedings, providing technical evidence in court proceedings, tribunals, and Public Inquiries.
  • Conduct inspections and enforcement work within the specialized areas.
  • Investigate, assess, and act upon complex issues related to Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial issues, determining the most appropriate course of action.
  • Lead investigations, assessments, and actions on complaints related to a specialized area for Environmental Health.
  • Prepare cases for enforcement action and instigate legal proceedings, providing technical evidence in court proceedings, tribunals, and Public Inquiries.
  • Provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and in some cases take the lead for cases.
  • Liaise effectively with the public, businesses, other departments, and agencies.
  • Work with minimal direct supervision and support the team manager.
  • Support and participate in proactive initiatives to improve service standards and the quality of life for people in Bexley.
  • Protect and improve health by discharging functions and duties in a specialized area within Environmental Health.
  • Investigate, assess, and act upon complex issues related to Environmental Protection, Housing, and Commercial issues, determining the most appropriate course of action.
  • Carry out inspections and enforcement work within the specialized areas.
  • Provide advice and training for EH Technical Officers and in some cases take the lead for cases.
  • Report directly to the Head of Section/Deputy Director, Council Members, and Members of Parliament where required.
  • Liaise effectively with the public, businesses, other departments, and agencies.
  • Work with minimal direct supervision and support the team manager.
  • Support and participate in proactive initiatives to improve service standards and the quality of life for people in Bexley.
  • Deputize for the Team Leader and make decisions on his/her behalf when required.


Requirements

Requirements:



  • Relevant qualifications and experience in Environmental Health or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of legislation and regulations related to Environmental Health.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in providing technical evidence in court proceedings, tribunals, and Public