Environmental Health Officer

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of West Midlands Pension

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement — 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting an Environmental Health Officer to join the city's expanding Environmental Health team. The role involves carrying out inspections and investigations, responding to complaints, and enforcing environmental health legislation to protect residents and the local environment.

You will gather evidence, prepare case files, serve notices, and present evidence in court when required, while providing professional advice to residents, businesses and partner

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons), MSc or Diploma in Environmental Health accredited by CIEH.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; business travel within Birmingham is required.
• Must meet the Food Law Code of Practice England qualification/competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations.
• Respond to complaints and service requests.
• Enforce Environmental Health legislation.
• Gather evidence and prepare legal case files.
• Serve notices and take enforcement action.
• Present evidence in court where required.
• Provide professional advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations.
• Manage your own workload to meet service targets.

Skills

Inspections & investigations

Complaint handling

EH legislation enforcement

Evidence collection

Court proceedings

Professional advice

Workload management

Education

BSc (Hons)/MSc/Diploma in Environmental Health (CIEH accredited)

Job description

Environmental Health Officer
Permanent
Grade D - £46,579-55,224
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week

Looking for your next Environmental Health role?

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for a rewarding new challenge? Would you like to work in one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities, broadening your experience while making a real difference to residents' lives? If so, we have just the opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's expanding Environmental Health team. As one of the largest local authorities in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique and varied working environment, providing excellent opportunities for professional development alongside a challenging and rewarding workload.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will:

• Conduct inspections and investigations
• Respond to complaints and service requests
• Enforce Environmental Health legislation
• Gather evidence and preparing legal case files
• Serve notices and taking enforcement action
• Present evidence in court where required
• Provide professional advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations
• Manage your own workload to meet service targets

As an authorised officer, you will be responsible for undertaking investigations, conducting inspections and enforcing a wide range of statutory provisions aimed at protecting and improving public health and the local environment.

What you'll need...

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, passionate and committed to delivering excellent Environmental Health services.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and practical experience in the enforcement of Environmental Health legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Ability to build effective relationships with residents, businesses, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

Essential:

• BSc (Hons), MSc or Diploma in Environmental Health accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
• Ability to meet the relevant qualification and competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice (England)*
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Business travel within Birmingham is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
  

*A note on qualifications – these are prescribed in the Food Law Code of Practice (FLCoP) and there is no flexibility to deviate from this. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a suitable qualification as prescribed in sections 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2 of the FLCoP. Alternatives can only be accepted if you are able to demonstrate equivalency in writing in line with section 3.2.3.5 of the FLCoP and this is submitted with your application. Where you are ‘working towards’ your qualification your CV needs to be explicit in the stage you are currently at and the timeline for completion. Applications will not be accepted if you only hold a qualification specified in 3.2.3.4 of the FLCoP or you do not meet the requirements of 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2, or 3.2.3.5.

Help protect public health. Make a difference in Birmingham. Join our Environmental Health Team today.

Meet Us at the Birmingham Careers Fair

Interested in finding out more? Come and meet our team and discover what it's like to work for Birmingham City Council.

Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

30 October 2026

10:00am to 2:00pm

Free tickets available: Birmingham Careers Fair Tickets

What we offer in return...

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
  

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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