Senior Environmental Health Officer - Food, Health and Safety)

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Location: Hackney Contract Length: Approximately 7 months (23 November 2026 - 11 July 2027)

Pay Rate:

£25.79 - £29.77 per hour PAYE £35.55 - £41.03 per hour Umbrella

About the Role

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to provide temporary cover within the Environmental Health team.

You will support the delivery of Environmental Health, Public Health and Health & Safety functions across the borough. The role involves inspections, investigations, enforcement activities and project work to help improve compliance and protect public health.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, investigate complaints, conduct inspections, prepare legal documentation and work collaboratively with businesses, residents and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out Environmental Health inspections and investigations. Investigate environmental health, public health and health & safety complaints. Undertake enforcement action, including serving notices and preparing prosecution files. Promote compliance through engagement and partnership working. Deliver and support service improvement projects and campaigns. Conduct food safety, health & safety and public health interventions. Prepare reports, witness statements and legal documents. Act as a Responsible Authority under the Licensing Act 2003 where required. Support outbreak, infectious disease and accident investigations. Provide professional advice to colleagues, businesses and residents. Maintain accurate records and performance data. Participate in occasional evening, weekend and out-of-hours work as required.

Essential Requirements

Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health recognised by the Environmental Health Registration Board. Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or equivalent recognised route). Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Previous experience within a local authority Environmental Health service. Good knowledge of Environmental Health, Public Health and Health & Safety legislation. Experience carrying out inspections, investigations and enforcement activities. Experience preparing reports, statements and legal documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Desirable

MCIEH or FCIEH membership. Postgraduate qualification in a related discipline. UK driving licence. Experience managing complex investigations and projects. Experience supporting or mentoring junior officers.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Health professional who can integrate quickly into a busy team and manage a varied workload. You will have strong investigation and enforcement experience, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships while delivering high-quality regulatory services.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy