At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and prepare reports for environmental health legislation enforcement.
- Company: Spinwell is a recruitment agency focused on public sector opportunities.
- Benefits: Pay rate of £53.90 per hour with flexible working options.
- Other info: Contract length until 20/05/2027 with potential evening and weekend work.
- Why this job: Join a vital role in ensuring public health and safety in Hackney.
- Qualifications: Must hold an EHRB approved qualification and be registered as a minimum ‘Registered Environmental Health Practitioner’.
The predicted salary is between 53.9 - 53.9 £ per hour.
Spinwell is recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Contract Length: Until 20/05/2027
Location: Hackney with flexible/field working (Role may require evening, weekend, and out-of-hours work)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £53.90 per hour
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
- Conduct inspections of commercial premises and enforce environmental health legislation
- Investigate complaints, incidents, and complex cases
- Prepare reports, case files, and prosecution documentation
- Lead targeted operations and projects across areas such as:
- Health & Safety
- Food standards
- Infectious disease control
- Licensing enforcement
- Build strong partnerships with businesses and stakeholders to drive compliance
- Provide expert advice to businesses and the public
- Manage complex investigations through to resolution or prosecution
- Support, coach, and guide junior officers (PO3/PO4 levels)
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
- Qualified Environmental Health professional with strong technical knowledge and enforcement experience
- Hold an appropriate Environmental Health Registration Board approved academic qualification (e.g., MSc, BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by EHRB or REHIS)
- Registered with EHORB or have passed CIEH Assessment of Professional Competence (including deemed compliance via grandfather rights), or Assessment of Professional Development, or EHP Portfolio and Professional Discussion to be recognised as a minimum ‘Registered Environmental Health Practitioner’
- Evidence of continuing professional development
If you are an Environmental Health Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Environmental Health Officer - Council employer: Spinwell Global
Spinwell offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements in Hackney. The team is dedicated to supporting public health through effective environmental health practices. They value diversity and inclusion in their hiring process.
