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X 2 Environmental Health Officer OR Environmental Protection Officer (OCS126)
Band I (SCP 28 – 32 ) £39,152 - £42,839 per annum (pay award pending), plus National Essential Car User Allowance £963 per annum.
Permanent, 37 hours per week

Why join us?

Working for Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to
make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days (after 5 years continuous local government service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Essential Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year

About the role:

We are looking for two Environmental Health or Environmental Protection professionals (depending on qualifications) who want to make that key difference and help us to deliver front line regulatory support in areas including Statutory Nuisance and noise investigations as well as Air Quality monitoring, Contaminated Land, Permitted processes and much more.

Working within a wider team delivering the full range of Environmental Health functions, we are looking for people who can work both on their own initiative and collaborate with others to deliver a high-quality service that puts our residents in at the centre of what we do. No two days are the same, but you can expect to gain a broad and varied experience of a range of enforcement areas working for a supportive local authority that values personal development.

About you:

• Strong preference for a Degree in Environmental Health but relevant alternative degree qualifications considered.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant fields as outlined in the Person Specification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• We are especially keen to hear from applicants with the Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control qualification.

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

How to apply

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

Alternatively, contact us on 01785 619000 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@staffordbc.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026
Interviews week commencing 3rd August 2026