3-4 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To be a responsible member of the Service reporting directly to the relevant Team Manager for the provision of services. To deputise for the Team Manager when necessary. To supervise up to 10 staff.
To act as a member of a team responsible for provision of services in the Residential Services Section
To undertake the full range of duties appropriate to the Section as required
Responsible for the completion of work programmes and tasks laid down by the Team Manager
Assist in managing staff ensuring the achievement of performance

Key Duties/Accountabilities

To interpret and apply relevant legislation having due regard to Codes of Practice and official and professional guidance, and to make recommendations for enforcement action, preparing evidence in line with CPS Code of Practice, PACE and any other relevant legislation and guidance.
To act as a source of expertise within the Section, taking a lead on complex and contentious matters (including emergency action such as prohibitions), where necessary directing, accompanying and supporting Lead Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers or Assistants on such cases. To make recommendations to the Team Manager on policy and devise procedures as requested.
To deal with complaints and matters raised correspondence, statutory documents and statistics relating to his/her area of work.

Essential Experience Required

Experience Of Environmental Health Enforcement Matters Including Domestic Noise Control, Nuisance is essential.
Experience Of Planning Application, Enforcement Work And Appeals is essential.

Essential Qualification Required

3 GCSE's, Grades A-C, or equivalent including English and Mathematics qualification is essential.
A Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent is essential.
Relevant Professional level Qualification/Certification is essential.

Additional information to note

The Closing Date For This Position Is 4^th June 2025.

Senior Environmental Health Officer