Health and Safety practitioner / Environmental Health officer
- Employer
- Buckingham Futures
- Location
- West London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2024
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- Sector
- Health and Safety
- Function
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
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Buckingham Futures is recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer / Health and Safety Practitioner on behalf of our client in West London to start asap initially till April 2025.
Job Purpose:
To protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees and the public by enforcing health and safety standards in commercial premises and work activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out inspections, projects, and surveys in accordance with legislation, codes of practice, and local procedures.
- Investigate complaints, accidents, serious incidents, and work-related deaths, ensuring appropriate enforcement action is taken.
- Take legal action on behalf of the Council, including prosecutions and serving statutory notices such as Improvement and Prohibition Notices.
- Collaborate with external agencies like Public Health England, police, and other bodies during health investigations and outbreaks (e.g., Covid-19, Legionnaires disease).
- Support public health initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Handle applications, licensing, and safety notifications, ensuring compliance and taking enforcement action where necessary.
- Provide evidence for legal proceedings, including court cases, tribunals, and licensing hearings.
- Undertake targeted initiatives, such as enforcing smoke-free legislation and addressing illegal shisha establishments.
- Respond to member enquiries, provide advice to businesses and the public, and maintain up-to-date records on investigations.
Qualifications:
- Essential:
- Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or a nationally recognized qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH National Diploma).
- Relevant experience in health and safety enforcement, inspections, and advising on legislation.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in investigating accidents, enforcing health and safety legislation, and managing caseloads.
- Ability to produce detailed reports on complex issues.
- Knowledge of preventative health and safety measures, and occupational health and safety legislation.
Values:
- Act with integrity, openness, and respect in all interactions.
- Put the community first, ensuring services are responsive and inclusive.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve safety objectives.
This role requires flexibility, a proactive approach, and the ability to respond to emergencies.
To register interest, please email gabriel@buckinghamfutures.com or call us on 020 8125 4321.
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