Environmental Health Officer

Castle Point Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking a full-time Environmental Health Officer. This hybrid role involves supporting various Environmental Health functions within a friendly, multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about public health and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position also offers generous benefits, such as annual leave and gym membership.

Benefits

27 days Annual leave

FREE Gym membership

Free Car parking at the Council offices

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health departments is preferred.
• Qualified candidates may apply, including those working towards their EHP Portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general duties within the Environmental Health service.
• Engage in a variety of Environmental Health disciplines.
• Support public health and pollution control initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Report Writing

Customer Care

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Education

CIEH accredited Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

Full Time – 37 hours per week.

Grade 8 salary range 32-26 (£41,511 - £45,718)

Location – Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet.

We are looking for a full-time Environmental Health Officer to undertake a general duties role within a small, friendly, multidisciplinary service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their skills across a variety of Environmental Health disciplines, to compliment an existing specialism or to enhance future job opportunities.

The Service covers the full range of Environmental Health activities, including Public Health & Statutory Nuisance, Pollution Control, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, Infectious diseases, Private Sector Housing and the provision of Housing Grants.

This is a hybrid working opportunity with the expectation of flexibility to support business needs.

Key Skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to have good listening and negotiation skills.
• Ability to write reports and keep detailed, concise and accurate records.
• Capable of dealing with confrontational situations confidently, calmly yet assertively, and impartially.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, understanding own impact on others.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently and effectively, and to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to the provision of a customer orientated quality service.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and flexible approach to your work and relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and translate technical and statistical information.
• Pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to be sensitive to the political environment and able to deal with difficult customers and situations.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care.

Experience

You should have previous experience working within an Environmental Health department, be it during training or post qualification, however we may also consider candidates with Environmental Health degrees who are currently working towards completing their EHP Portfolio.

Those currently working in, or have previous experience of, any specialist areas of Environmental Health are encouraged to apply, as you will have the opportunity to further develop your specialist area skills, knowledge, and experience within a wider role.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a CIEH accredited Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health and be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or higher grade.) We may also consider applicants currently working towards completing their EHP Portfolio.

Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:

• 27 days Annual leave
• FREE Gym membership
• Free Car parking at the Council offices.
• Hybrid working

For an informal discussion or further information regarding this role, please contact Simon Llewellyn – [e-mail] – 01268 882303.

Closing date 10^th August 2025.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.

Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus

Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.