Environmental Health Officer in Tiverton, Devon

A local authority client needs an experienced EHO / Environmental Protection professional to support its team for 10 weeks. You'll pick up a live caseload of EP work straight away. If you have Private Water Supply experience, you'll also help with risk assessments and follow-up. This is a hands-on role for someone who can work with minimal supervision from day one.

Environmental Protection duties

• Investigating statutory nuisance complaints under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, such as noise, smoke, odour, light, accumulations and insects
• Setting up and analysing noise monitoring equipment and reviewing app recordings, diary sheets and evidence
• Out-of-hours visits to witness nuisances where needed
• Serving abatement notices and other legal notices, and preparing case files for enforcement where it's justified
• Commenting on planning and licensing consultations on noise, air quality, odour and contaminated land
• Dealing with smoke control, domestic burning and bonfire complaints
• Advising residents, businesses and landlords, with informal resolution as the first step

Private Water Supplies duties (desirable)

• Carrying out risk assessments under the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (amended 2018), including site visits to boreholes, springs, wells and distribution systems
• Arranging and taking water samples and interpreting the results
• Following up on failed samples, including advice, investigation and notices where needed
• Keeping records up to date and supporting the council's reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate

Essential

• Solid local authority experience in Environmental Protection casework
• Good working knowledge of the EPA 1990, statutory nuisance case law and relevant enforcement procedures
• Confident managing your own caseload and prioritising work
• Clear report writing and accurate record keeping on council case management systems
• Good communication skills with residents, businesses and colleagues
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Experience of Private Water Supply risk assessments and sampling
• EHO/EHP qualification, CIEH registration or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Noise qualification, such as the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
• Experience of preparing cases for prosecution or appeal
• PACE-trained

Working pattern

Hybrid, with regular district visits. Some flexibility is needed for occasional evening or out-of-hours work to witness nuisances.