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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bedford. Are looking for a Environmental Health Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Environmental Health Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until December 2025 (Possible Extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Bedford
Rate of Pay: £39.50 p/h umbrella
Office Based/Hybrid:
Office attendance is required – The Council  would suggest allowing a minimum of 2 days out of the 3 per week for undertaking site visits.
Short Brief/Requirement:
This requirement is for an Environmental Health Officer to deliver roles relating to commercial aspects of Environmental health, including H&S interventions, Consultation on a range of licences street trading.

This role would NOT suit someone looking to work entirely remotely, there may be option to be updating systems, completing letters etc one day out of the three remotely depending on inspection, visit demands in a particular week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake inspections, audits, investigations and other interventions to deliver objectives outlined in the Corporate safety and Commercial Regulation  Service Plan, and associated guidance and codes of practice
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to Health & Safety, Licensing, commercial nuisance and Food Safety, in a timely manner whilst providing expert advice and information and where necessary taking proportionate enforcement action
• Provide professional support and advice, in line with appropriate competencies, to the public, local stakeholders and other directorate service areas.
• Prioritise workload in accordance with Council and departmental policies and procedures making appropriate professional decisions
  
    
  
    

Job Requirements:

• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Environmental Health Officer or equivalent.
• Must hold an accredited Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Applicants shall be registered with the Environmental Health
• Registration Board (EHRB) as a Registered EHP (REnvH) or equivalent.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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