Environmental Health Officer

Our client in Hertfordshire is-seeking an experienced-Environmental Health Officer (EHO)-to provide support to our in-house team across a broad range of functions. This is a varied role requiring flexibility and the ability to contribute to-planning consultations, licensing applications, private sector housing, and public health duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to-planning application consultations, providing technical EH input on noise, odour, and contaminated land.
• Deal with-licensing requests, including Temporary Event Notices (TENs), premises variations, and new premises applications.
• Support the-Private Sector Housing team, including HMO inspections and enforcement where required.
• Assist with-public health duties-such as burials, drainage, and filthy/verminous premises.
• Investigate and resolve-statutory nuisance complaints-(noise, odour, smoke, light) where needed.
• Prepare clear reports and evidence to support enforcement or committee decisions.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues, elected members, and external partners.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) with-EHRB Registration / Chartered Status (CIEH/REHIS).
• Proven experience across-planning consultations, licensing, housing, and statutory nuisance investigations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and public health legislation.
• Experience dealing with-public health casework-including funerals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.