Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer on a three months contract with the possibility of an extension.

Main purpose of the role:

To carry out the full range of environmental health work in relation to their function.
To carry out other environmental health functions within the scope of the EHS as and when required.

Duties and responsibilities:

To liaise with and supervise the work of the technical staff in relation to work within the scope of their function.
To undertake appraisal of technical staff, to review their performance at work and set targets for future performance.
To assist with the training of Student Environmental Health Officers or other trainees where required.
To carry out the full range of Environmental Health Functions under statutory and non-statutory provisions for which the Service has responsibilities within the areas
To carry out interventions and inspections of premises and the enforcement of legislation relevant to such inspections over the full range of environmental health including food safety, health & safety, environmental protection, animal welfare, housing standards and public health legislation administered by the client
To investigate requests for service in respect of the full range of functions of EHS.
To prepare and present educational and promotional materials.
To assist with licensing and enforcement duties with regard to a range of premises and persons required to be licensed or registered by the client.
To respond to atmospheric and other pollution requests for service and observations and enforce legislation relevant to such incidents.
To respond to consultations on planning applications and completion of Local Authority search forms.
To carry out such administrative duties commensurate with the post and to keep and maintain records.
To operate ICT systems associated with this post.
To undertake such other duties of a comparable nature and level of responsibility as may be required from time to time by the Environment Health Team Leader or Environmental Health and Housing Options Manager
To undertake research, prepare reports and advise the Team Leader Environmental Health with regard to new legislation and specialised duties.
To participate in the development of system improvements and keep up to date on IT developments affecting their work
To give professional advice to a range of stakeholders, including members of the public, businesses etc on the requirements of statutory provisions and technical advice on practical measures to implement these provisions relevant to the postholder’s duties.
To organise and co-ordinate public health initiatives, special projects and educational talks to relevant stakeholders as required by the Environment Health Team Leader / Manager.
To prepare and serve statutory notices in their own name in accordance with the Schemes of Delegation and EHS’s enforcement policies and procedures.
To take statements and gather evidence in accordance with statutory requirements and to attend court proceedings as required.
The preparation of case files and give evidence in court should legal proceedings result from the duties of the postholder

Experience of private sector housing enforcement would be an advantage, but not essential.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Inesa.

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