Environmental Health Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer. Responsibilities include managing environmental protection issues, conducting legal investigations, and collaborating with the Residential team. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Health and be registered with the EHRB. This role offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and includes occasional emergency duties.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified Environmental Health Officer with experience in a fast-paced Environmental Protection Team.
• Experience of legal investigations and giving evidence in court.
• Experience implementing enforcement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with team members to achieve results.
• Provide practical solutions to complex legal issues.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to work with team members

Investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills

Decision-making skills under pressure

Education

Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)

Registered Environmental Health Officer with EHRB

Tools

Specialist environmental health software

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Environmental Health Officer, Northallerton

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Location: Northallerton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Category: Environmental

Location: Hambleton Civic Centre, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:30

Salary: £40.00

Requirements:

• A fully qualified Environmental Health Officer with experience in a fast-paced Environmental Protection Team.
• Experience in enforcement roles relevant to the Residential team (Environmental Protection).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work with team members to achieve results.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information, and use judgment to reach informed decisions.
• Ability to understand and meet customer needs.
• Experience of legal investigations, compiling legal cases, and giving evidence in court.
• Experience implementing enforcement policies and procedures.
• Experience recording, collating, and reporting information for various audiences.
• Experience using specialist environmental health software.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with minimal supervision.

Professional Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc).
• Registered Environmental Health Officer with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB).

Occupational Skills:

• Investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills.
• Ability to provide practical solutions to complex legal or service issues.
• Effective communication skills.
• Information evaluation and organization skills.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Decision-making skills under pressure.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing patterns.
• Proficiency with complex instrumentation and IT skills for data management.
• Understanding of the political context and operational sensitivity.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel across the county and other locations.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for emergencies and civil responses.
• High standard of customer care.
• Managing a complex workload.
• Valid driving license.