Job Title
Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control)
Job Details
Posting Start Date: 17/07/2026
Posting End Date: 07/08/2026
Department: Environment Office
Location: Guildhall
Salary: £29,530 - £33,335 – Inclusive of London Weighting (actual salary for the hours)
Contractual Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace Category: Hybrid
About the Role
Join the City of London Corporation’s Port Health and Public Protection Division as an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO), specialising in Pollution Control and Private Rented Sector Housing. This is a key position within a high-performing team, tackling some of the most complex and high-profile environmental challenges in the Square Mile and surrounding areas.
You will deliver proactive and reactive environmental protection services, from construction noise control to housing inspections and enforcement. Your work will influence policies, respond to urgent public health concerns, and contribute directly to the City's strategic goals for safety and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on complex pollution control cases
- Carry out risk-based inspections, licensing and planning application reviews, and manage high-impact complaints
- Assess applications for out-of-hours noisy works (including Section 61 applications)
- Prepare enforcement notices, technical reports, and committee briefings
- Investigate private sector housing enforcement cases
- Supervise junior officers and mentor students
- Represent the City in professional forums and develop cross-sector partnerships
- Participate in the out-of-hours Duty Manager rota (Casual Standby Allowance applies)
- Undertake work occasionally outside of core hours (Time Off in Lieu applies)
About You
- Degree in Environmental Health and registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB)
- Proven experience in pollution control, including construction noise and infrastructure impacts
- Knowledge in private sector housing enforcement, including HHSRS assessments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting notices and technical documents
- Strong stakeholder management and inter-agency collaboration skills
- Competency in Microsoft Office and specialist EH software
- Desirable: postgraduate qualification in acoustics or related environmental health discipline
What We Offer
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 21% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays (with increases based on length of service)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including volunteering leave, training support, and staff discounts
- Inclusive and supportive working environment in one of the UK’s most unique local authorities
Additional Information
Closing date: 7 August 2026 23:59 p.m.
Contact: kate.alexander@cityoflondon.gov.uk
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control) employer: The City Of London
The City of London Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits including 24 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme. Our work culture prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, providing opportunities to contribute to the conservation of beautiful public spaces in the vibrant community of West Ham Park. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.
