Environmental Health Officer

Description:

I am currently working with a Local Authority in Norfolk seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Technical Officer to join their Environmental Protection and Community Safety team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced officer with a strong background in environmental enforcement, anti-social behaviour investigations, noise nuisance, and community safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and supporting the council in delivering an effective front-line Environmental Protection service.

Key Responsibilities

* Investigate and manage Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) cases.

* Respond to complaints relating to noise and statutory nuisance.

* Undertake environmental crime enforcement, including fly-tipping and waste-related offences.

* Carry out inspections, investigations and evidence gathering.

* Prepare case files and support enforcement action.

* Serve warnings, notices and other statutory enforcement measures where appropriate.

* Work closely with Housing, Police, Community Safety teams and external partners.

* Provide advice and guidance to residents and businesses on environmental health matters.

Requirements

* Previous Local Authority experience within Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, Public Protection or Community Safety.

* Experience investigating ASB, noise nuisance and statutory nuisance complaints.

* Knowledge of environmental crime enforcement, including fly-tipping and waste offences.

* Strong understanding of relevant environmental and enforcement legislation.

* Ability to independently manage a varied caseload.

* Experience carrying out inspections, investigations and evidence gathering.

* Excellent communication and case management skills.

Desirable

* Environmental Health qualification or equivalent experience.

* Experience preparing enforcement cases and serving statutory notices.

* Full UK driving licence