EHO - EP & Housing

Overview

Our client in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to provide support to our in-house team across a broad range of functions. This is a varied role requiring flexibility and the ability to contribute to planning consultations, licensing applications, private sector housing, and public health duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to planning application consultations, providing technical EH input on noise, odour, and contaminated land.
• Deal with licensing requests, including Temporary Event Notices (TENs), premises variations, and new premises applications.
• Support the Private Sector Housing team, including HMO inspections and enforcement where required.
• Assist with public health duties such as burials, drainage, and filthy/verminous premises.
• Investigate and resolve statutory nuisance complaints (noise, odour, smoke, light) where needed.
• Prepare clear reports and evidence to support enforcement or committee decisions.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues, elected members, and external partners.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent) with EHRB Registration / Chartered Status (CIEH/REHIS).
• Proven experience across planning consultations, licensing, housing, and statutory nuisance investigations.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and public health legislation.
• Experience dealing with public health casework including funerals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.