Environmental Health Officer

Join the City of London Corporation''s Port Health and Public Protection Division as an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO), specialising in Pollution Control and Private Rented Sector Housing. This is a key position within a high-performing team, tackling some of the most complex and high-profile environmental challenges in the Square Mile and surrounding areas.You will deliver proactive and reactive environmental protection services, from construction noise control to housing inspections and enforcement. Your work will influence policies, respond to urgent public health concerns, and contribute directly to the City''s strategic goals for safety and sustainability.Key Responsibilities:
Lead on complex pollution control casesCarry out risk-based inspections, licensing and planning application reviews, and manage high-impact complaintsAssess applications for out-of-hours noisy works (including Section 61 applications)Prepare enforcement notices, technical reports, and committee briefingsInvestigate private sector housing enforcement casesSupervise junior officers and mentor studentsRepresent the City in professional forums and develop cross-sector partnershipsParticipate in the out-of-hours Duty Manager rota (Casual Standby Allowance applies)Undertake work occasionally outside of core hours (Time Off in Lieu applies)Qualifications and Experience:
Degree in Environmental Health and registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB)Proven experience in pollution control, including construction noise and infrastructure impactsKnowledge in private sector housing enforcement, including HHSRS assessmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting notices and technical documentsStrong stakeholder management and inter-agency collaboration skillsCompetency in Microsoft Office and specialist EH softwareDesirable: postgraduate qualification in acoustics or related environmental health disciplineAdditional Information:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 21% employer contribution28 days annual leave plus public holidays (with increases based on length of service)Comprehensive benefits package, including volunteering leave, training support, and staff discountsInclusive and supportive working environment in one of the UK''s most unique local authoritiesAbout Disability Confident:
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please go to [website].Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about protecting public health and the environment and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, city-focused role, we''d love to hear from you.
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