Environmental Health Officer

Wirral Jobs Internal; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking two Environmental Health Officers to join their dedicated team. The role involves delivering statutory functions in public protection, including food safety and health regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of Environmental Health legislation, along with a commitment to providing excellent service to the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Life cover

Ill-health protection

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual capable of working under pressure.
• High-quality service delivery to public and businesses.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering statutory functions of the Environmental Health Service.
• Carry out public protection duties including food safety and pollution control.
• Provide high-quality service to the public and external organizations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiating

Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation

Education

Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Environmental Health Officer – 2 roles

About the Role:

Wirral Council's Environmental Health Service carries out a wide range of public protection duties including food safety, health and safety, pollution control, animal health and shellfish bed classification.

There is currently an opportunity within the team for an Environmental Health Officer to assist in delivering all the service's statutory functions.

About the candidate:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, capable of working under pressure and meeting challenging deadlines, to provide high-quality service to the public, business community, and external organizations.

We value excellent communication and negotiating skills, as well as sound knowledge of Environmental Health legislation.

While the job description states that a Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or equivalent is required, we welcome applicants who are willing or currently working towards becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

The successful candidate must hold a Full Driving Licence.

Interview Schedule:

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9^th June 2025.

Additional Information:

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Deeta Cooper via email at [e-mail].

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or out of work and need help with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at [e-mail] or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you are already a Wirral Council employee, we are committed to supporting your growth and internal mobility. For more information, email [e-mail].

Working at Wirral:

Our values are integral to our culture, reflecting pride, inspiration, and our approach to work. We prioritize staff wellbeing, recognition, and development, offering benefits such as discounts, a comprehensive pension scheme, life cover, ill-health protection, flexible working, and generous leave entitlements.

We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone’s contribution is valued. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

Additional Notes:

Employees in redeployment will be considered first. Re-appointment after leaving under EVR or VS schemes is generally not permitted unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Applications must be submitted via the online Jobs page after registration; postal applications are not accepted.

Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK. The job description and supporting documents should be downloaded now, as they will not be accessible after the closing date.

Recruitment agencies are not accepted unless otherwise stated. Applications or CVs from agencies will not be considered.

How to apply:

Please apply online by clicking the link below.