Environmental Health Officer

Southampton
£27.52 per hour

We 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake surveys, investigations, and research activities relating to environmental and public health matters.
• Carry out inspections, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports, legal notices, schedules, committee reports, and correspondence.
• Take appropriate enforcement action, including legal proceedings where necessary, in accordance with City Council policy.
• Inspect plans and assess development proposals relevant to divisional responsibilities, providing professional advice and recommendations.
• Interpret and administer current legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements while keeping up to date with industry developments and legislative changes.
• Attend and represent the Port Health Service at committee meetings, public inquiries, and external events as required.
• Support senior officers with specialist functional responsibilities within the Port Health Service.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments, external agencies, and partner organisations to support coordinated service delivery and policy development.

To find out more information please contact Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

We are an equal opportunity agency