Environmental Health Officer

South Staffordshire Council; Codsall; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive local authority is seeking a committed Environmental Health Officer to join its Environmental Protection team. In this part-time role, you will assess planning applications, investigate complaints on pollution, and contribute to environmental health policies. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Health and relevant experience. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Essential car user allowance

Payment of professional membership fee

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation.
• Experience in providing technical advice on planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessment and response to planning application consultations.
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to nuisance and pollution.
• Support the development and delivery of environmental health policies.

Skills

Environmental Health legislation

Planning application assessment

Complaint investigation

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Post: Part-Time (3 days per week) | Permanent

Salary: Grade J £39,152 - £42,839 (pro rata)

Hours: 3 days (24 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Flexible

Location: Codsall Community Hub with ability for hybrid working

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking local authority? South Staffordshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team, working specifically within the Environmental Protection function.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that plays a vital role in protecting public health and the local environment. We deal with a wide range of environmental protection matters including statutory nuisance, pollution control, air quality, contaminated land, and public health concerns.

About the Role

As an Environmental Health Officer in our Environmental Protection team, you will:

• Lead on the assessment and response to planning application consultations, providing expert advice on environmental health impacts.
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, light, and other forms of nuisance and pollution.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of environmental health policies and procedures.
• Support the wider Environmental Health & Licensing Team across all functions when required, including food safety, health and safety, housing, and licensing matters.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and help shape the future of South Staffordshire’s environment and public health.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified with a degree in Environmental Health and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation, particularly in relation to nuisance and pollution.
• Experienced in providing technical advice on planning applications and environmental assessments.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, residents, and partner agencies.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality services.

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering excellent services and are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Essential car user allowance.
• Payment of one professional membership fee.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements.

This is a part-time permanent position working three days per week. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a positive work-life balance while continuing to develop their career in environmental health.

Our benefits

Voted UK Council of the Year 2022 and assessed as a ‘very impressive Council’ in a 2022 Peer Review, South Staffordshire Council is a great place to learn, progress your career and make a difference, and is recommended as a place to work by 97% of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Great leadership, culture and working environment. We take your wellbeing seriously and provide some fantastic training opportunities including ASPIRE our talent management programme.
• Our hybrid working provides you with some great flexible working opportunities, in line with the council’s needs. You get to collaborate in our brand-new award-winning Codsall Community Hub and combine this with some virtual working from home.
• Codsall Community Hub boasts electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery and more.
• Free car parking at our Community Hub which is located close to Codsall and Bilbrook Train Stations and M54/M6.
• 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service
• The LGPS, our top-class pension scheme with a 21.8% Employer Contribution. You can find out more here:
• Access to the Viv-up Employee Benefits Scheme which provides discounts for supermarkets, recreational activities etc.
• Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and a buying of annual leave scheme
• 10 bank holidays

Join us and help shape a cleaner, safer, and healthier South Staffordshire.

For further information, please contact one of the Environmental Health and Licensing Managers: Lee Jamieson ([e-mail]) or Laura Nichols ([e-mail]).

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 22nd November 2025

Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025 at the Council Offices in the Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, South Staffordshire,WV8 1PX

For more information and to apply visit: Find a job | South Staffordshire District Council