Senior Environmental Health Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of Public Protection. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Environmental Health concerning Domestic properties, operational service delivery and compliance with statutory duties, including:

• Statutory nuisance investigations
• Undertaking the Councils statutory duties with regards to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act Funerals
• Dealing with filthy & verminous premises and hoarders
• The investigation and satisfactory resolution of drainage defects associated to domestic premises
• The investigation and control of rodent activity within the Borough in liaison with the Council’s pest control team, other services and agencies
• Enforcing the removal of longstanding fly-tipped waste from privately owned land in liaison with the Environmental Enforcement team.

You will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.

You will also provide ad-hoc support to the Principal EHO and Section Manager and supervision of the team. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.

The key responsibilities include:

• To provide operational resilience and supervisory / technical support for the Principal Environmental Health Officer.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities, be expected to stand in/deputise for the Principal Environmental Health Officer when required and provide a high level of technical expertise in Environmental Health domestic matters, leading in one or more specific areas.
• Undertake often complex investigations / inspections / interventions to promote and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and associated guidance, including taking appropriate formal action.
• Lead / undertake the investigation of complex /multi-disciplinary cases regarding contraventions of relevant legislation
• Comprehensive workload management
• Providing oversight, advice and guidance to front line officers, colleagues and elected members
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently to ensure satisfactory outcomes in a timely manner.
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent services, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday, 13th May 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are W/C Monday 8th June 2026.