Health & Safety Enforcement Officer / Environmental Health Officer
Location: Brent
Pay Rate: £32.00 - £36.00 per hour (DOE)
Contract: Temporary Contract
Hours: Full Time | Monday to Friday
Our Local Authority client is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Enforcement Officer / Environmental Health Officer to join their Regulatory Services team on a temporary basis.
This role will focus on delivering statutory Health & Safety interventions, investigations and enforcement activities, ensuring businesses comply with current legislation and supporting the protection of employees, residents and the wider community.
You will manage a varied caseload involving workplace inspections, accident investigations, complaints, RIDDOR notifications and formal enforcement action, while providing professional advice and guidance to businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Health & Safety inspections, interventions and compliance visits in line with statutory requirements and service priorities.
- Investigate health and safety complaints, workplace incidents and RIDDOR notifications.
- Undertake detailed investigations, gather evidence and determine appropriate enforcement action.
- Prepare inspection reports, investigation records, witness statements and supporting documentation for legal proceedings where required.
- Issue statutory notices and take proportionate enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation and enforcement policies.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to businesses, employers and members of the public.
- Maintain accurate case management records and ensure statutory deadlines and performance targets are achieved.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Environmental Health, Regulatory Services and partner agencies.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A recognised professional qualification allowing you to undertake Health & Safety interventions, such as a Diploma, BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, NEBOSH, or equivalent qualification.
- Registration with the CIEH (or eligibility for registration).
- A strong working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation, enforcement procedures and regulatory frameworks.
- Previous experience investigating health and safety complaints, workplace incidents and RIDDOR notifications.
- Experience undertaking enforcement action, preparing evidence and supporting legal proceedings.
- Strong investigation, report writing and communication skills.
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority Environmental Health, Regulatory Services or Health & Safety enforcement team is highly desirable.
What's on Offer
✅ £32.00 - £36.00 per hour (depending on experience)
✅ Full-time temporary contract with potential extension
✅ Opportunity to work within a Local Authority Regulatory Services team
✅ Varied enforcement caseload with a direct impact on workplace safety and public protection
Interested? Apply today with your updated CV. Please include your salary/rate expectations at the top of your CV to support your application.
INDA
Pay: £32.00-£36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
