Environmental Health Officer
17 days ago
Eastbourne
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...