Employer: Reed
Salary: £25.57 – £32.76 per hour
Date Added: 27/07/2026
Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer (Health & Safety Team)
- Location: Wembley Park, London
- Job Type: Contract, 36 hours per week
- Salary: £32.76 per hour (Umbrella), £25.57 per hour (PAYE)
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options Available
Brent Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer to join our Health & Safety Enforcement Team. This role offers a qualified professional the opportunity to play a key role in protecting public health, safety, and wellbeing across the borough.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Investigate health and safety complaints and service requests.
- Respond to and investigate RIDDOR notifications.
- Conduct inspections, site visits, audits, surveys, and investigations.
- Assess compliance with health and safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
- Take appropriate enforcement action, including serving notices and preparing cases for legal proceedings where necessary.
- Gather and present evidence, prepare witness statements, and attend court or tribunal hearings when required.
- Provide clear, professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents, and stakeholders.
- Manage and prioritise a demanding caseload while ensuring targets and service standards are met.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A recognised qualification enabling health and safety interventions (Diploma, BSc, MSc in Environmental Health; or NEBOSH qualification).
- Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Current experience in health and safety enforcement.
- Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and enforcement practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and legal documentation.
- Strong investigative, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Competent IT and case management skills.
Benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A varied and rewarding workload.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile public health and safety initiatives.
- A collaborative and inclusive working culture.
- The chance to make a real impact across the borough.
If you are a qualified Environmental Health professional with strong health and safety enforcement experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity with a leading London local authority, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
Application Deadline: 07/09/2026
Contract Type: Contract
Submitted Applications: 8