OR120818 – Enforcement Officer (Environmental Protection) – Grade 6 – 9* – Housing in Wokingham

Work Pattern: Hybrid, 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £45.66 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To protect public health, safety and the environment by carrying out Environmental Health investigations, inspections and enforcement activities.

The role involves investigating complaints, identifying risks, ensuring businesses and individuals comply with relevant legislation, and providing professional advice and guidance. The successful candidate will help improve food safety, housing standards, workplace health and safety and environmental protection.

Typical Day Overview

• Investigate environmental health complaints and respond to public enquiries.
• Carry out inspections of food businesses, commercial premises and residential properties.
• Visit sites to gather evidence, assess risks and identify breaches of legislation.
• Investigate health and safety incidents and infectious disease notifications where required.
• Advise businesses, landlords, residents and other organisations on compliance.
• Prepare reports, enforcement notices and investigation documentation.
• Liaise with council departments, external agencies and other stakeholders.
• Manage cases, prioritise workloads and ensure investigations are completed within deadlines.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Environmental Health Inspections – Conduct inspections and investigations across food safety, housing, health and safety or environmental protection.
• Legislation & Enforcement – Interpret relevant legislation, identify breaches and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Investigation & Evidence Gathering – Investigate complaints, collect evidence, prepare case files and produce witness statements.
• Case Management – Manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and ensure cases are resolved effectively.
• Communication & Negotiation – Provide clear professional advice, negotiate with businesses and residents, and encourage compliance.
• Report Writing – Prepare investigation reports, statutory notices and enforcement documentation.
• Risk Assessment – Identify serious environmental, health and safety risks and take appropriate action.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work with residents, businesses, police, the Environment Agency and other council departments.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Environmental Health degree (BSc/MSc) accredited by CIEH or equivalent, depending on grade.
• Grade 6: A-Levels or equivalent, with evidence of undertaking relevant Environmental Health studies.
• Grade 7: CIEH-accredited Environmental Health degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Grade 8: Registered Practitioner with CIEH or equivalent professional body.
• Grade 9: Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner with at least 3 years’ post-registration experience.
• Relevant specialist qualifications in Food Safety, Housing, Health & Safety or Environmental Protection, depending on the role.

Experience:

• Experience investigating complaints and carrying out inspections.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Experience dealing with challenging situations, vulnerable individuals and conflict.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently.
• Experience gathering evidence and preparing enforcement documentation, particularly for senior grades.

Other Requirements:

• Full UK Category B driving license.
• Ability to travel across the borough for inspections and site visits.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings.
• Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments and wear appropriate PPE.
• Good IT, communication and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

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