Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer LBHF618144

Salary Range: £41,967 - £51,099 per annum

Work Location: 45 Beavor Lane, Hammersmith, London, W6 9AR

Hours per week: 36.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 September 2024

Contact details for an informal discussion: Stephanie Needham, Head of Environmental Health, via email at STEPHANIE.NEEDHAM@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

Building for the Future

Hammersmith & Fulham prides itself on being a great place to work as well as one of London’s most compassionate and caring councils.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced officer who is keen to make a difference. Our team’s highly varied workload focuses on delivering efficient, effective, and fast outcomes for residents and businesses whilst working alongside our colleagues in Food Safety, Building Control, Highways and Licensing Teams and other stakeholders.

Self-development is central for the team with access to a wide range of e-learning tools. For the right candidate, we can offer opportunities through our linked career progression scheme as well as support for those wishing to develop into management positions.

Role Responsibilities:

The role includes but not limited to the following:

Carry out the function of lead football officer for one of the three borough football clubs. Have an understanding of the legislative controls relating to Sports Grounds, arrange Safety Advisory Group meetings(SAGs), issue safety certificate, co-ordinate annual inspection, attend partnership and tactical meetings as required. Produce match day inspection reports, ensure the club meets its obligations in relation to the safety certificate and other applicable legislative requirements.

Coordinate Safety Advisory Group meetings for a borough event, undertake monitoring of the event to ensure public safety.

Undertake investigation into accidents, dangerous occurrences and serious incidents.

Respond to service complaints, members enquiries and FOI, etc.

What we offer:

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Offering:

Generous package including competitive pay.

Local government pension scheme.

Flexible working practices and the Employee benefits scheme.

Cycle2Work, and a wide range of unique discounts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Role Specific Qualifications:

Essential: BSc Environmental Health or relevant NEBOSH qualifications or equivalent Local Authority experience to fulfil the role at this grade. 

Desirable: Other regulatory or vocational qualifications e.g. Lead Assessor.

CPD: Have up to date professional, legal, and technical knowledge to support the operation of the Teams’ health & safety functions.