Average Health Officer salary in the UK

Our client, based in North London, is looking for a Environmental Health Officer to join their teamJob Purpose:To provide technical professional services with the overall aim of protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of every resident, worker, and visitor within the Borough. The post holders will operate flexibly to accommodate changes in priorities and provide support to other staff as required in fulfilling their functions.Providing assistance, advice and using available statutory powers to carry out all manners of enforcement to keep people safe and to maintain professional and legal standards. Achieving your full potential in delivering high quality services ensuring that the Council discharges their statutory obligations.To carry out and focus on complex Health and Safety investigationsTo carry out Food Safety Inspections across the boroughKey accountabilities:Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the postholder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the postholder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.To report to the Health and Safety Team leader on all appropriate matters concerning the activities, duties, responsibilities of work area within the Team.To participate in food safety and health and safety related operations and/or projects to ensure that various technical functions and associated work are performed effectively to service objectives.To investigate, survey, inspect, report on and resolve cases arising from food premises including food hygiene, health and safety, infectious disease, drainage, pests and refuse and carry out legal enforcement action and other food safety related activities and servicesTo investigate occurrences/suspected cases of notifiable diseases or other illnesses as necessary and liaise with Outbreak Control Teams as necessary. To carry out enforcement action as appropriate.To investigate the causes and consequences of accidents and dangerous occurrences formally notified to the Council arising from Premises, and to take appropriate action using the full range of enforcement powers available.To investigate service requests arising from food premises in relation to drainage, pests, technical or legal food and health and safety matters, serve documents, collect samples or equipment and revisit food premises to check compliance. Take appropriate action having regard to service and corporate objectives and performance standards.To investigate Complex Health and Safety incidents that occur in the borough.To inspect premises, prepare of schedules of work, comments and reports in the capacity of responsible authority for the commissioning regimes such as licensing and planning.To keep abreast of legislative and technical developments in concerning food and health and safety activities.To undertake appropriate training and /or study for personal or professional development and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives and programmes.Benefits of working with RemedyA personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobsReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Environmental Health OfficerSouthampton £27.52 per hourWe are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join a busy Port Health Service team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to contribute to public health protection, environmental compliance, and regulatory enforcement within a dynamic local authority environment.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake surveys, investigations, and research activities relating to environmental and public health matters.Carry out inspections, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports, legal notices, schedules, committee reports, and correspondence.Take appropriate enforcement action, including legal proceedings where necessary, in accordance with City Council policy.Inspect plans and assess development proposals relevant to divisional responsibilities, providing professional advice and recommendations.Interpret and administer current legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements while keeping up to date with industry developments and legislative changes.Attend and represent the Port Health Service at committee meetings, public inquiries, and external events as required.Support senior officers with specialist functional responsibilities within the Port Health Service.Liaise effectively with internal departments, external agencies, and partner organisations to support coordinated service delivery and policy development.To find out more information please contact Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.We are an equal opportunity agency

We currently recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer to join a local authority on a contract basis.Key DetailsLocation: Maidenhead, BerkshireWorking Pattern: Office-based with regular site visits (this is not a hybrid role)Contract: ASAP start – until end of June 2026Rate: £34.35 PAYE / £45.00 Umbrella per hourAbout the RoleThis is a hands-on Environmental Health position with a primary focus on the licensing, regulation, and enforcement of caravan sites.While the role sits within a wider residential services team, the key requirement is strong, practical experience in caravan site licensing. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections, managing compliance, and taking enforcement action where necessary.This role combines office-based work with regular site visits, so you must be comfortable working in the field and managing cases independently.Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceProven experience in an Environmental Health or Housing Standards roleEssential: in-depth experience of caravan site licensing and regulationExperience taking enforcement action under relevant housing or environmental health legislationStrong experience carrying out site inspections and compliance activitiesAbility to manage investigations through to resolutionConfident communicator, able to engage with landlords, site operators, and residentsAbility to work independently across both office and field-based environmentsDesirableExperience working within a local authority/public sector settingBroader knowledge of housing standards or property licensing (e.g. HMOs)If this sounds like a good fit, please apply with an up-to-date CV.