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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Northwest London, are looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Neighborhoods and Regeneration operations.  

Position: Senior Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer
Rate: £33.67 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (3 Months) with Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To change community and individual behaviour through communication, persuasion, advice and guidance; or enforcement. 
• To achieve compliance with statutory requirements through inspection, investigation, monitoring.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To deliver a range of services within a framework of legislation, statutory instruments, codes of practice, corporate policies, local systems, policies and guidance and good professional practice, including inspections, surveys, visits, investigations, take samples, monitor standards, investigate complaints and service requests, gather evidence, carry out interviews, take statements and determine appropriate action.
• To obtain and consider all available evidence and best practice advice; to undertake consistent, proportionate, targeted, accountable and transparent enforcement action to resolve any identified non-compliances. This may include seizure, prohibition, closure, etc. and preparation and service of statutory or fixed penalty notices, simple cautions and other legal documents. Where authorised, to execute delegated enforcement powers and act as an Authorised Officer or signatory of the Council.
• To change community and individual behaviour to resolve any poor, unsustainable, unhealthy, unsafe or unscrupulous practice, using excellent communication, negotiation, mediation, persuasion, advice and guidance.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer role or equivalent.
• An appropriate professional or technical qualification (e.g. Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a comparable qualification in Environmental Health). Evidence of relevant training commensurate with this level of post, or experience in a relevant private sector setting.
• Eligible for membership of the relevant Environmental Health and/or Health and Safety institution.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

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 james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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