147 Environmental Health jobs in the United Kingdom

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Environmental Health Officer in Dorset
 
My client is looking to appoint a highly skilled Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their Regulatory Services division within Planning, Transport and Regulation. Based in Dorset, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across environmental protection, public health, and licensing enforcement.
 
The successful candidate will operate within the Environmental Health and Licensing Team and take a lead role in delivering complex investigations, supporting legal actions, and advising stakeholders on a wide range of specialist issues.
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will work across both proactive and reactive enforcement cases, contributing to the development of professional practices and supporting the wider regulatory team. This is a varied and high-profile role that will suit an experienced professional looking to influence community health outcomes and uphold regulatory compliance.
 
The main duties of the Senior Environmental Health Officer are:
 
·Undertake inspections, investigations and enforcement actions under environmental health legislation
·Lead on complex and high-risk cases, including preparation of prosecution files and formal reports
·Advise elected members, partner agencies, and the public on technical matters within your specialist remit
·Represent the council in meetings, media responses, court proceedings, and inter-agency forums
·Keep up to date with new legislation and best practice in the field, sharing knowledge with colleagues
·Support other regulatory services teams and contribute to cross-service projects as required
·Provide training and guidance to junior staff within the team
·Ensure accurate record-keeping using the council's enforcement database
·Monitor health and safety risks, especially during lone working, and implement appropriate precautions
 
The Senior Environmental Health Officer will have key experience in:
 
·Minimum of 2 years' experience within environmental health, licensing, planning enforcement or trading standards
·Demonstrable experience leading complex enforcement cases and investigations
·Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, enforcement policy and legal processes
·Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders including elected members, courts, businesses and the media
·Strong report-writing, IT and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently
·A degree or post-graduate qualification in Environmental Health or related regulatory discipline (or equivalent experience as permitted by law)
·Confidence working flexibly, including some unsociable hours, to meet the needs of the service
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed). 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.  
 
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email  
 
 

I'm working with a client in Gloucestershire that need an interim Environmental Health Officer to join on an initial 3-month basis. The bulk of the work will be Private Sector Housing and Disabled Facilities Grants.

This client need someone in the door ASAP so are looking to interview immediately. If you are looking for immediate work, this is an excellent opportunity.

You must have over 2 years of Environmental Health experience within Private Sector Housing.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Environmental Health Officer in Dorset
 
My client is looking to appoint a highly skilled Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their Regulatory Services division within Planning, Transport and Regulation. Based in Dorset, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across environmental protection, public health, and licensing enforcement.
 
The successful candidate will operate within the Environmental Health and Licensing Team and take a lead role in delivering complex investigations, supporting legal actions, and advising stakeholders on a wide range of specialist issues.
As the Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will work across both proactive and reactive enforcement cases, contributing to the development of professional practices and supporting the wider regulatory team. This is a varied and high-profile role that will suit an experienced professional looking to influence community health outcomes and uphold regulatory compliance.
 
The main duties of the Senior Environmental Health Officer are:
 
·Undertake inspections, investigations and enforcement actions under environmental health legislation
·Lead on complex and high-risk cases, including preparation of prosecution files and formal reports
·Advise elected members, partner agencies, and the public on technical matters within your specialist remit
·Represent the council in meetings, media responses, court proceedings, and inter-agency forums
·Keep up to date with new legislation and best practice in the field, sharing knowledge with colleagues
·Support other regulatory services teams and contribute to cross-service projects as required
·Provide training and guidance to junior staff within the team
·Ensure accurate record-keeping using the council's enforcement database
·Monitor health and safety risks, especially during lone working, and implement appropriate precautions
 
The Senior Environmental Health Officer will have key experience in:
 
·Minimum of 2 years' experience within environmental health, licensing, planning enforcement or trading standards
·Demonstrable experience leading complex enforcement cases and investigations
·Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, enforcement policy and legal processes
·Proven ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders including elected members, courts, businesses and the media
·Strong report-writing, IT and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently
·A degree or post-graduate qualification in Environmental Health or related regulatory discipline (or equivalent experience as permitted by law)
·Confidence working flexibly, including some unsociable hours, to meet the needs of the service
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed). 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.  
 
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email  
 
 

I'm working with a client in Gloucestershire that need an interim Environmental Health Officer to join on an initial 3-month basis. The bulk of the work will be Private Sector Housing and Disabled Facilities Grants.

This client need someone in the door ASAP so are looking to interview immediately. If you are looking for immediate work, this is an excellent opportunity.

You must have over 2 years of Environmental Health experience within Private Sector Housing.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a temporary opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to contribute to public sector initiatives within the property department. The role requires expertise in environmental health to support compliance and safety standards.

Client Details

This public sector organisation operates within the property domain, focusing on maintaining high standards of health and safety. As a small-sized organisation, it provides a collaborative environment to address community needs effectively.

Description

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental health regulations.
• Investigate complaints related to public health and safety.
• Provide guidance on environmental health standards to property stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records of inspections and findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address environmental health concerns.
• Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies.
• Respond promptly to public health emergencies and incidents.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Profile

A successful Environmental Health Officer should have:

• A recognised qualification in environmental health or a related field.
• Experience in conducting health and safety inspections.
• Knowledge of public sector regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of 24- 26
• Opportunity to work within the public sector on meaningful projects.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

This temporary role provides a chance to make a positive impact in the public sector. If you are passionate about environmental health and ready to take on this challenge, apply today!

Environmental Health Officer needed in Bournemouth Paying £20.98 per hr ref 5273439

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Investigate complaints and carry out inspections in line with statutory duties
• Enforce environmental health legislation and take appropriate legal action where necessary
• Provide expert advice and guidance to businesses, landlords, and the public
• Prepare reports, m.