Environmental Health Officer

WMJobs; Codsall; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Car user allowance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Benefits Scheme

Job summary

A local government council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Environmental Health & Licensing Team in Codsall. The role involves undertaking food safety interventions, leading inspections, and liaising with partner agencies. Applicants should have a degree in Environmental Health and at least two years of post-qualification experience. The position offers a supportive workplace, competitive salary, and hybrid working options, along with numerous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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, especially food safety and health and safety.
• Confident communicator able to build effective working relationships.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake food safety interventions and health investigations.
• Lead officer for high risk/approved premises.
• Liaise with partner agencies for event safety.
• Complete the animal welfare licensing level three course for inspectors.

Skills

Interpreting environmental health legislation

Effective communication

Experience in food safety

Proactive service delivery

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

South Staffordshire Council is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team. This role focuses on Food safety, licensing, health and safety, animal welfare and public health matters.

About the Role

• Undertake food safety interventions, food complaint investigations, public health registrations, health and safety investigations, infectious disease control and animal welfare licensing inspections.
• Lead officer for high risk/approved premises in the district.
• Liaise with partner agencies and participate in safety advisory groups and advise of event safety.
• Complete the animal welfare licensing level three course for inspectors.
• Support the wider Environmental Health & Licensing Team across food safety, health and safety, housing and licensing matters.

About You

• 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, especially food safety and health and safety.
• A confident communicator who can build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, residents and partner agencies.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality services.

What We Offer

• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Car user allowance (essential).
• Payment of one professional membership fee.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with a new award-winning Codsall Community Hub.
• Free car parking at the Hub.
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• LGPS pension scheme (21.8% employer contribution).
• Access to the Viv‑up Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and paid leave scheme.
• 10 bank holidays.

Contact

For further information contact:

• Laura Nichols – Environmental Health and Licensing Manager ([e-mail])
• Lee Jamieson – Environmental Health and Licensing Manager ([e-mail])

Application

Closing date for applications: 11 January 2026.

Interview date: Friday 23 January 2026 at the Council Offices in the Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX.