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

Job Role: Senior Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer 
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 26/06/2026 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Brent
Rate of Pay: £33.67p/h umbrella 
Is the Rate/Salary Negotiable?: Slightly – Limited flexibility

Job Summary:
We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer/Enforcement Officer to join our Food and Health & Safety Team and have current experience in health & safety enforcement work.

The work will be 36h/week with flexible and remote working when dealing with proactive and reactive issues; and you will be responsible for managing a caseload of work within the above disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• To scrutinise customer statutory applications, notifications, consultations, schemes, licences, registrations and make executive decisions using any powers that have been delegated to you.
• To scrutinise draft Council policies, reports, committee papers, procedures, protocols, risk assessments, service plans, action plans and proposals; and advise on their adequacy within your required field of professional expertise
• 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.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Senior Environmental Health & Enforcement Officer 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.
• Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development
  (CPD).
• Eligible for membership of the relevant Environmental Health and/or
  Health and Safety institution.

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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