Environmental Health Officer

Energy Vault; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Environmental Health Team. The successful candidate will lead on environmental protection matters, safeguard public health, and supervise a small team. A qualified Environmental Health Officer with strong communication and organizational skills is preferred. Competitive benefits include up to 30 days annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Free parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

20% discounted membership at local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Experience in environmental protection matters preferred.
• Ability to supervise a team of officers.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard public health and maintain environmental quality.
• Lead on environmental protection matters.
• Supervise a small team of officers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to work within our Environmental Health Team. Our EHOs play a vital role in safeguarding public health and maintaining a high level of environmental quality within our borough.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer with strong professional experience. You will be a team player with excellent organisational and communication skills.

This role involves taking a lead on environmental protection matters and supervising a small team of officers. While recent environmental protection experience is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates with experience across the core environmental health specialisms.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Kathryn Griffiths (Principal Environmental Health Officer) at [emailprotected].

Closing Date: Monday, 25th August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Monday, 1st September 2025

About You

About Us

In return we offer:

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clicking here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.