12 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To deliver a comprehensive environmental health service by investigating complaints, conducting inspections, enforcing relevant legislation, and providing specialist advice. The role supports the Council’s objectives to maintain a clean, green, and safe environment across the Borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints, nuisances, accidents, and environmental health matters.
  
• Carry out inspections and surveys across areas such as food safety, pollution, housing, health and safety, environmental crime, and anti-social behaviour.
  
• Take appropriate enforcement action to ensure compliance with statutory duties and Council policies.
  
• Provide advice and guidance to the public, external agencies, and internal stakeholders.
  
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data using relevant systems.
  
• Collect and manage data submissions to external and government bodies where required.
  
• Prepare evidence for legal proceedings and represent the Council in court, tribunals, or hearings.
  
• Liaise and collaborate with external partners including local authorities, police, fire services, and government agencies.
  
• Contribute to planning, licensing consultations, and strategic service initiatives.
  
• Support health promotion initiatives, campaigns, and educational programmes.
  
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal policies.
  

Requirements

• EHORB registration (or working towards) or equivalent qualification.
  
• Experience in environmental health enforcement and applying regulatory powers.
  
• Strong understanding of investigation processes and evidence gathering.
  
• Ability to interpret complex information and make sound professional judgements.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong IT proficiency.
  
• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines.
  
• Experience dealing with challenging or sensitive public interactions.
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
• Desirable: experience in multi-disciplinary working, court proceedings, surveillance, and use of monitoring equipment.
  

Additional Information

• Location: Rugby Borough Council (hybrid working available, with office and field-based duties)
  
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible between 8:00am – 6:00pm, with occasional evenings/weekends)
  
• Working Pattern: Combination of office-based work and site visits/inspections
  
• Pay: Bi-weekly payments
  
• Pay (Umbrella – per inspection):
  Category A: £95
  Category B: £85
  Category C: £65
  Category D: £60
  Category E: £55