Public Health Officer (Noise & Nuisance) – 8 Week Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Investigate and address complaints related to:
  
  
  
  • Noise disturbances
    
    
  
  
  • Construction site noise
    
    
  
  
  • Amplified music
    
    
  
  
  • Barking dogs
    
    
  
  
  • Pest infestations
    
    
  
  
  • Illegal dumping
    
    
  
  
  • Bonfires
    
    
  
  
  • Other environmental nuisances
    
    
  
  


• Respond to service requests in line with established service standards.
  
  


• Conduct site inspections and collect evidence for statutory nuisance complaints.
  
  


• Perform witness visits during office hours and, when necessary, conduct out-of-hours investigations.
  
  


• Draft and issue notices under:
  
  
  
  • Environmental Protection Act 1990
    
    
  
  
  • Control of Pollution Act 1974
    
    
  
  
  • Other pertinent environmental legislation
    
    
  
  


• Monitor adherence to formal notices and enforcement actions.
  
  


• Investigate violations and implement suitable enforcement measures.
  
  


• Compile evidence and documentation for legal proceedings, tribunals, and court cases.
  
  


• Offer advice and guidance to residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
  
  


• Assist with engagement and enforcement activities at events and public gatherings.
  
  


• Maintain accurate records, reports, and evidence files.
  
  


• Collaborate with:
  
  
  
  • Licensing Teams
    
    
  
  
  • Community Safety Teams
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Services
    
    
  
  
  • Other Council departments
    
    
  
  
  • External agencies
    
    
  
  


• Contribute to projects and initiatives aimed at service improvement.
  
  


• Achieve performance targets for complaint investigation and resolution.
  
  

Essential

• Experience in investigating:
  
  
  
  • Noise complaints
    
    
  
  
  • Environmental nuisance complaints
    
    
  
  
  • Public protection or environmental enforcement issues
    
    
  
  


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Environmental Protection Act 1990
    
    
  
  
  • Control of Pollution Act 1974
    
    
  
  
  • Noise Nuisance Legislation
    
    
  
  
  • Enforcement Procedures
    
    
  
  


• Experience in evidence collection and preparation of enforcement cases.
  
  


• Experience in drafting statements, notices, and legal documents.
  
  


• Understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
    
    
  
  
  • Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)
    
    
  
  


• Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities.
  
  


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  
  


• Experience handling challenging complaints and interactions with residents.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload.
  
  


• Proficient in report writing and record-keeping.
  
  

Desirable

• Qualification in Environmental Health or relevant experience.
  
  


• Experience in Local Authority Environmental Health.
  
  


• Experience presenting evidence in court or tribunal settings.
  
  


• Experience in investigating statutory nuisance complaints.
  
  


• Knowledge of public health and environmental enforcement activities.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £224.77 per day (Umbrella)
  
  


• 8 Week Contract
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Location: Colindale, London
  
  


• Opportunity to join a dynamic Public Health Noise & Nuisance Team.
  
  


• Diverse caseload involving environmental enforcement and nuisance investigations.
  
  


• Immediate role to support increased service demand.
  
  


• Exposure to a wide range of environmental health and public protection issues.