Environmental Health Officer

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.