Environmental health officer (Grade I) - Facilities & Environment
Posted on May 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Colindale, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£42.8k - £42.8k Annual
Full-Time
Job Description
Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment
Salary: £42,771 per annum
Department: Facilities & Environment
Location: BARNET
Contract : Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
The Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality environmental health services across facilities management, environmental compliance, public health protection, and workplace safety functions.
The postholder will provide specialist advice, manage complex environmental health investigations, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and support the organisation in maintaining safe, sustainable, and legally compliant environments. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, strategic input into environmental initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice in environmental health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead inspections, audits, and investigations relating to environmental health, workplace safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including health and safety, waste management, pollution control, food safety (where applicable), and public health regulations.
Investigate complaints, incidents, environmental hazards, and breaches of statutory requirements.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, enforcement notices, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide expert guidance on environmental health risks and mitigation strategies.
Environmental Management
Support the management and monitoring of facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
Oversee environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, water hygiene, waste disposal, pest control, and hazardous substances management.
Assist in developing environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
Ensure facilities operate in accordance with environmental permits, licences, and corporate standards.
Supervision
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Environmental Health Officers and support staff.
Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and support professional development within the team.
Deputise for the Environmental Health Manager where required.
Support recruitment, training, and induction of new staff members.
Investigations
Conduct complex investigations into environmental incidents, accidents, and public health concerns.
Carry out risk assessments and develop action plans to minimise environmental and operational risks.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and partner agencies regarding compliance and enforcement matters.
Maintain accurate records and evidence in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Service Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental health policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organisational compliance with evolving standards.
Participate in service improvement projects and environmental initiatives.
Prepare reports, statistics, and performance data for senior management.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent recognised qualification.
Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Significant experience working within environmental health, facilities management, or environmental compliance.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities.
Experience interpreting and applying environmental health legislation.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
Strong report-writing and analytical abilities.
Desirable
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status.
Qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
Experience in sustainability and environmental management systems.
Experience within local authority, healthcare, housing, or large facilities environments.
Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Professional integrity
Attention to detail
Decision-making and sound judgement
Customer and public focus
Team collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
Combination of office-based and site-based working.
Requirement to undertake inspections in varied environments.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Full UK driving licence may be required
Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment
Salary: £42,771 per annum
Department: Facilities & Environment
Location: BARNET
Contract : Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
The Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality environmental health services across facilities management, environmental compliance, public health protection, and workplace safety functions.
The postholder will provide specialist advice, manage complex environmental health investigations, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and support the organisation in maintaining safe, sustainable, and legally compliant environments. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, strategic input into environmental initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice in environmental health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead inspections, audits, and investigations relating to environmental health, workplace safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including health and safety, waste management, pollution control, food safety (where applicable), and public health regulations.
Investigate complaints, incidents, environmental hazards, and breaches of statutory requirements.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, enforcement notices, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide expert guidance on environmental health risks and mitigation strategies.
Environmental Management
Support the management and monitoring of facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
Oversee environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, water hygiene, waste disposal, pest control, and hazardous substances management.
Assist in developing environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
Ensure facilities operate in accordance with environmental permits, licences, and corporate standards.
Supervision
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Environmental Health Officers and support staff.
Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and support professional development within the team.
Deputise for the Environmental Health Manager where required.
Support recruitment, training, and induction of new staff members.
Investigations
Conduct complex investigations into environmental incidents, accidents, and public health concerns.
Carry out risk assessments and develop action plans to minimise environmental and operational risks.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and partner agencies regarding compliance and enforcement matters.
Maintain accurate records and evidence in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Service Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental health policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organisational compliance with evolving standards.
Participate in service improvement projects and environmental initiatives.
Prepare reports, statistics, and performance data for senior management.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent recognised qualification.
Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Significant experience working within environmental health, facilities management, or environmental compliance.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities.
Experience interpreting and applying environmental health legislation.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
Strong report-writing and analytical abilities.
Desirable
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status.
Qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
Experience in sustainability and environmental management systems.
Experience within local authority, healthcare, housing, or large facilities environments.
Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Professional integrity
Attention to detail
Decision-making and sound judgement
Customer and public focus
Team collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
Combination of office-based and site-based working.
Requirement to undertake inspections in varied environments.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Full UK driving licence may be required
Reference: 225152262
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Environmental health officer (Grade I) - Facilities & Environment
Posted on May 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Colindale, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£42.8k - £42.8k Annual
Full-Time
Job Description
Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment
Salary: £42,771 per annum
Department: Facilities & Environment
Location: BARNET
Contract : Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
The Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality environmental health services across facilities management, environmental compliance, public health protection, and workplace safety functions.
The postholder will provide specialist advice, manage complex environmental health investigations, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and support the organisation in maintaining safe, sustainable, and legally compliant environments. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, strategic input into environmental initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice in environmental health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead inspections, audits, and investigations relating to environmental health, workplace safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including health and safety, waste management, pollution control, food safety (where applicable), and public health regulations.
Investigate complaints, incidents, environmental hazards, and breaches of statutory requirements.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, enforcement notices, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide expert guidance on environmental health risks and mitigation strategies.
Environmental Management
Support the management and monitoring of facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
Oversee environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, water hygiene, waste disposal, pest control, and hazardous substances management.
Assist in developing environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
Ensure facilities operate in accordance with environmental permits, licences, and corporate standards.
Supervision
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Environmental Health Officers and support staff.
Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and support professional development within the team.
Deputise for the Environmental Health Manager where required.
Support recruitment, training, and induction of new staff members.
Investigations
Conduct complex investigations into environmental incidents, accidents, and public health concerns.
Carry out risk assessments and develop action plans to minimise environmental and operational risks.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and partner agencies regarding compliance and enforcement matters.
Maintain accurate records and evidence in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Service Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental health policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organisational compliance with evolving standards.
Participate in service improvement projects and environmental initiatives.
Prepare reports, statistics, and performance data for senior management.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent recognised qualification.
Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Significant experience working within environmental health, facilities management, or environmental compliance.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities.
Experience interpreting and applying environmental health legislation.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
Strong report-writing and analytical abilities.
Desirable
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status.
Qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
Experience in sustainability and environmental management systems.
Experience within local authority, healthcare, housing, or large facilities environments.
Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Professional integrity
Attention to detail
Decision-making and sound judgement
Customer and public focus
Team collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
Combination of office-based and site-based working.
Requirement to undertake inspections in varied environments.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Full UK driving licence may be required
Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment
Salary: £42,771 per annum
Department: Facilities & Environment
Location: BARNET
Contract : Full-Time, Permanent
Job Purpose
The Senior Environmental Health Officer (Grade I) – Facilities & Environment is responsible for leading and delivering high-quality environmental health services across facilities management, environmental compliance, public health protection, and workplace safety functions.
The postholder will provide specialist advice, manage complex environmental health investigations, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, and support the organisation in maintaining safe, sustainable, and legally compliant environments. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities, strategic input into environmental initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote best practice in environmental health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:-
Lead inspections, audits, and investigations relating to environmental health, workplace safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.
Ensure compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, including health and safety, waste management, pollution control, food safety (where applicable), and public health regulations.
Investigate complaints, incidents, environmental hazards, and breaches of statutory requirements.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, enforcement notices, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Provide expert guidance on environmental health risks and mitigation strategies.
Environmental Management
Support the management and monitoring of facilities to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable operations.
Oversee environmental monitoring programmes including air quality, water hygiene, waste disposal, pest control, and hazardous substances management.
Assist in developing environmental sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.
Ensure facilities operate in accordance with environmental permits, licences, and corporate standards.
Supervision
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Environmental Health Officers and support staff.
Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and support professional development within the team.
Deputise for the Environmental Health Manager where required.
Support recruitment, training, and induction of new staff members.
Investigations
Conduct complex investigations into environmental incidents, accidents, and public health concerns.
Carry out risk assessments and develop action plans to minimise environmental and operational risks.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, contractors, and partner agencies regarding compliance and enforcement matters.
Maintain accurate records and evidence in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
Service Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of environmental health policies, procedures, and operational strategies.
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure organisational compliance with evolving standards.
Participate in service improvement projects and environmental initiatives.
Prepare reports, statistics, and performance data for senior management.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent recognised qualification.
Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience
Significant experience working within environmental health, facilities management, or environmental compliance.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and enforcement activities.
Experience interpreting and applying environmental health legislation.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of environmental health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
Strong report-writing and analytical abilities.
Desirable
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status.
Qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
Experience in sustainability and environmental management systems.
Experience within local authority, healthcare, housing, or large facilities environments.
Competencies
Leadership and accountability
Professional integrity
Attention to detail
Decision-making and sound judgement
Customer and public focus
Team collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
Working Conditions
Combination of office-based and site-based working.
Requirement to undertake inspections in varied environments.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Full UK driving licence may be required
Reference: 225152262
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