Overview

Job Title: Environmental Protection Officer

Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum

Grade: F

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Department: Environmental Protection Team sits within Public Protection Service and Corporate Services Directorate.

Role

Investigating statutory nuisances and EP public health matters to assist the team in fulfilling its statutory duties. Some outside normal working hours work is required.

What We\'re Looking For

• Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification
• Experience of working in local government Environmental Health Team
• Additional qualifications in EP work i.e. IOA CoP or Diploma
• Essential qualifications: Science based A levels
• Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification
• DBS Check: Enhanced

Benefits of Working with Us

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 25 September 2025
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 5 October 2025
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Peter Reynolds Environmental Protection Team Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

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