Environmental Health Officer (Public Health & Pollution) – 3 Month Contract
Location: South Wales
Rate: £45-£50
Contract: Initial 3 Month Contract (Likely Extension)
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Brief Summary
My client are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its Public Health & Protection Team on an interim basis for an initial three-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health professional to support a busy service covering a broad range of Public Health and Pollution Control functions. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload including statutory nuisance investigations, pollution complaints, private drainage matters, filthy and verminous premises, waste accumulations and enforcement action where required.
The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, requiring just one day per week in the office, with the remainder spent working remotely or undertaking site visits across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Public Health & Pollution Control
Investigate complaints relating to:
- Statutory nuisance (noise, odour and artificial light)
- Commercial and residential premises
- Private drainage issues
- Filthy and verminous premises
- Waste accumulations and fly-tipping concerns
- General public health matters
Determine and implement appropriate enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation and council policies.
Conduct site inspections, investigations and evidence gathering.
Prepare and serve statutory notices and other legal documentation.
Liaise with complainants, businesses, residents and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate records and case management information.
Planning & Licensing
- Provide Environmental Health consultation responses on planning applications.
- Review and respond to Licensing consultations.
- Assess potential environmental impacts and recommend suitable mitigation measures.
- Work collaboratively with Planning, Licensing, Legal and other Council departments.
Enforcement & Legal Proceedings
- Apply Environmental Protection and Public Health legislation appropriately.
- Gather, evaluate and present evidence to support enforcement action.
- Assist with legal proceedings and attend court where required.
- Ensure statutory duties are delivered efficiently and professionally.
Service Delivery
- Respond to service requests and complaints within agreed timescales.
- Maintain accurate and compliant records using internal systems.
- Contribute towards departmental objectives and performance targets.
- Support emergency public health responses and participate in out-of-hours work where required.
Required Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
- Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB/CIEH equivalent).
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Health service.
- Strong background in Pollution Control and Public Health.
- Experience investigating statutory nuisance complaints.
- Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated legislation.
- Experience preparing enforcement notices and supporting legal proceedings.
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience providing Planning and Licensing consultation responses.
- Experience dealing with contaminated land, air quality or environmental permitting matters.
- Knowledge of Welsh environmental health legislation and guidance.
- Experience using Uniform, Civica or similar Environmental Health management systems.
- Immediate availability.
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply belowÂ