Environmental Health Officer
25 days ago
Northam
Environmental Health Officer\n\nSouthampton\n £27.52 per hour\n\nWe are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join a busy Port Health Service team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to contribute to public health protection, environmental compliance, and regulatory enforcement within a dynamic local authority environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nUndertake surveys, investigations, and research activities relating to environmental and public health matters.\nCarry out inspections, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports, legal notices, schedules, committee reports, and correspondence.\nTake appropriate enforcement action, including legal proceedings where necessary, in accordance with City Council policy.\nInspect plans and assess development proposals relevant to divisional responsibilities, providing professional advice and recommendations.\nInterpret and administer current legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements while keeping up to date with industry developments and legislative changes.\nAttend and represent the Port Health Service at committee meetings, public inquiries, and external events as required.\nSupport senior officers with specialist functional responsibilities within the Port Health Service.\nLiaise effectively with internal departments, external agencies, and partner organisations to support coordinated service delivery and policy development.\nTo find out more information please contact Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity agency