Environmental Health Officer

Sharper Consulting Services are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to provide specialist support within the Health & Safety and Public Protection team. The role focuses on health & safety regulation, infectious disease control, and special treatments licensing, with some food safety input desirable but not essential.

-50 per hour

3 month contract

Full/Part time hours

Duties

• Lead on health and safety enforcement across a range of premises, including inspections, accident investigations, and enforcement action under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related legislation.
• Undertake casework relating to infectious disease control in collaboration with Public Health colleagues, including notifications, outbreak management, and statutory duties.
• Administer and enforce the licensing of special treatments premises (e.g. tattooists, piercing, massage, beauty treatments), including inspections, investigations, and licence determinations.
• Contribute to service delivery across Public Protection, including responding to service requests, complaints, and enforcement matters.
• Prepare and present reports, statements, and evidence for legal proceedings as required.
• Liaise with businesses, the public, and partner agencies to ensure compliance and promote best practice.
• Provide flexibility to support wider Environmental Health functions (including food safety) as required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and EHORB/EHRB registration (or higher certificate in Food Control).
• Proven experience in health and safety enforcement within a local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of infectious disease management and statutory duties of local authorities.
• Experience of special treatments licensing, inspections, and enforcement.
• Excellent report writing, case management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, and contribute to a busy team environment.