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 ..... full job details .....