Environmental Health Officer

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to address complex environmental issues such as noise and air quality. You will provide specialist advice, conduct monitoring, and investigate complaints. The position offers a salary between £42,839 and £46,142, along with professional development opportunities. Applicants must be qualified and registered as an Environmental Health Officer. This role is based on-site in Cefn Hengoed, Wales.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Environmental Health Officer and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board.
• Experience of working in Environmental Health.
• Ability to interpret data and conduct monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in tackling complex environmental issues.
• Conduct monitoring and investigate nuisance complaints.
• Provide specialist advice on planning, licensing, and land searches.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental permitting legislation

Experience in Environmental Health

Full UK Category B driving licence

Education

Registered Environmental Health Officer

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

• Posting date: 17 November 2025
• Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 November 2025
• Location: Hengoed, Caerphilly County
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: REQ0010647

Summary

We are recruiting an Environmental Health Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 33.33 Hours. Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time. Location: Ty Penallta. Team: Environmental Health - Pollution.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Pollution Control Team.

You will be tackling complex environmental issues such as noise, air quality, contaminated land and environmental permitting. You will conduct monitoring, interpret data and investigate nuisance complaints as well as providing specialist advice on planning, licensing and land searches.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a technical, fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Qualified as an Environmental Health Officer and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board or gain registration within 6 months of commencing the post.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting legislation and associated guidance.
• Experience of working in Environmental Health.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the county borough to attend emergency incidents and transport relevant equipment.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ceri Davies/ Maria Godfrey on 01443 811348/ 01443 811349 or email [e-mail] [e-mail].

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