Location
Colindale, London, NW9 4EW - On-site Role

Hours
36 hours per week, with work potentially required between 08:00 and 20:00. Out-of-hours and emergency response duties may be required.

Salary
£29.75 per hour

About the Role
As an Environmental Health Officer on a 2-month contract with a Local Authority umbrella, you will investigate noise nuisance, environmental complaints, and public health concerns. Using statutory enforcement powers, you will protect residents, workers, and visitors while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Your duties will include investigating noise nuisance complaints such as construction noise, amplified music, and barking dogs, as well as public health and environmental issues including fly-tipping, bonfires, and pest-related complaints. You will carry out site inspections, visits, and evidence gathering, enforce the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related legislation, issue and monitor legal notices and enforcement actions, and prepare detailed investigation reports and case records. Attendance at court proceedings and tribunals may be required. You will work closely with Licensing, Community Safety, Housing, and other partner agencies, provide advice to residents, businesses, and stakeholders on Environmental Health matters, undertake witnessing visits and out-of-hours investigations, maintain accurate records on council systems, participate in environmental enforcement projects and initiatives, and support emergency response and public protection activities as needed.

Experience
- Qualified Environmental Health Officer or equivalent Environmental Health experience
- Experience investigating noise nuisance and environmental complaints
- Knowledge of Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related legislation
- Experience carrying out inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities
- Experience preparing legal notices and case files
- Report writing and evidence gathering experience
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience working within Local Authority Environmental Health services
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
- Experience attending court or tribunal proceedings desirable

About you
Professional, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with a strong commitment to public and environmental health. You should be confident in communication and negotiation, able to manage multiple cases efficiently, and willing to undertake out-of-hours and emergency duties as required.

Qualifications
Qualified Environmental Health Officer or equivalent qualification required. Standard DBS check required.