Job Title: Health & Safety Enforcement Officer
Location: London Borough of Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT
Payrate: £40:00 per hour Umbrella
Location; Hybrid Working, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT
Temporary Ongoing Contract with Potential Extension
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Enforcement Officer to join the London Borough of Harrow’s Regulatory Services team. This is a temporary ongoing assignment offering hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to play a key role in promoting health and safety compliance across the borough.
About the Role
You will be responsible for carrying out inspections and enforcement activities across a variety of commercial premises, retail businesses, and other workplaces, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Working within a busy local authority environment, you will provide professional advice, investigate incidents and complaints, and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct proactive and reactive inspections of commercial and retail premises.
- Assess compliance with Health & Safety legislation and associated regulations.
- Investigate accidents, complaints, dangerous occurrences, and workplace incidents.
- Prepare detailed reports, witness statements, and legal documentation.
- Issue enforcement notices where appropriate and support legal proceedings.
- Provide practical guidance and support to businesses on improving health and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service targets.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments, businesses, and external agencies.
Essential Requirements
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (essential)
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety Enforcement, Environmental Health, Regulatory Services, or similar role
- Experience inspecting commercial properties and retail premises
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and enforcement procedures
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently
About us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406
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