Senior Public Protection Officer

Our client based in East London are looking for a Senior Public Protection Officer to work within the Outbreak Control Service for an organisation based in East London. The purpose of the role will be to conduct covid-secure inspections of businesses in the Borough and provide enforcement advice and support to the Outbreak Control Service regarding workplace compliance, outbreaks and events.

Within this role, you will be conducting covid-secure inspections of business premises, reviewing risk assessments and offering advice on control measures, ensuring that cases are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner. The client need someone to deliver interventions as necessary to meet the needs of the service and provide assistance and support as required to ensure the consistency of enforcement approach across the Borough. You will also be asked to provide support and advice regarding both event safety and Covid Risk Assessments for specific events and provide support and guidance for the regulatory team undertaking investigations and enforcement action relating to Covid 19.

They are looking for someone who has a BSc/MSc Degree in Environmental Health approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; or CIEH/IEHO Diploma in Environmental Health Or IOSH or NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification or relevant experience in a Health and Safety role.

If successful you will be offered an initial 3 month contract paying £50-£55PH Umbrella, this is likely to be extended.