Environmental Health Officer

Wirral Jobs; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Council is seeking two Environmental Health Officers to join their team. The role involves delivering statutory functions related to public protection, including food safety and health regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of relevant legislation, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery. A driving licence is essential, and candidates working towards registration as Environmental Health Practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions

Immediate life cover

Ill-health protection

Flexible and hybrid working options

Family-friendly policies

Generous annual leave starting with 28 days plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual capable of working under pressure.
• High-quality service provision to the public and businesses.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering statutory functions of the Environmental Health Service.
• Carry out public protection duties including food safety and health and safety.
• Engage with the community and external organizations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation

Education

Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or working towards)

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Environmental Health Officer – 2 roles.

About the Role:

Wirral Council's Environmental Health Service carries out a wide range of public protection duties including food safety, health and safety, pollution control, animal health, and shellfish bed classification.

There is currently an opportunity within the team for an Environmental Health Officer to assist in delivering all the service's statutory functions.

About the candidate:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, capable of working under pressure and meeting challenging deadlines, to provide high-quality services to the public, the business community, and external organizations.

We value excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with sound knowledge of Environmental Health legislation.

While the job description states that the Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or equivalent is required, we welcome applications from those willing or currently working towards becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

The successful candidate will need a Full Driving Licence.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 9^th June 2025.

For more information or an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Deeta Cooper via email at [e-mail].

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or out of work and need assistance with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at [e-mail] or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you are already a Wirral Council employee, our Talent Strategy aims to enhance opportunities for learning, growth, and progression. If you're interested in applying for your next role with us or want to learn more about support available, email [e-mail].

Working at Wirral

Our values are more than words; they reflect our pride, what matters to us, and how we behave. We prioritize staff wellbeing, recognize and reward achievements, and invest in our people.

Benefits include staff discounts, a competitive pension scheme with employer contributions, immediate life cover, ill-health protection, flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly policies, and a generous annual leave starting with 28 days plus public holidays.

We foster an inclusive, engaged culture where every voice is valued. We support diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process to make it accessible, contact [e-mail].

Please note: Employees in redeployment will be considered first for vacancies. Re-appointments after leaving under EVR or VS schemes are generally not permitted unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications are accepted only through our online Jobs page, and candidates must prove right to work in the UK. The job description and documents are available for download before the closing date. We do not accept agency applications unless specified.

How to apply

Please apply online by clicking the link below.