Environmental Health Officer Commercial

Powys County Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Commercial Team. This role focuses on safeguarding public health through compliance with health regulations and active engagement with the community. The ideal candidate is an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner, capable of managing various cases and collaborating effectively within a team. This position offers a competitive salary and an array of employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Continual Professional Development

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in Environmental Health.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Self-motivated and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Protect public health and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct inspections related to Food Safety and Health & Safety.
• Work collaboratively within the Environmental Health – Commercial Team.

Skills

Environmental Health expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Registered/Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

Environmental Health Officer – Commercial

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £41,418 to £43,421 per annum (25/26 pay award to be determined)

(Registered/Chartered EHOs without the required level of competency/experience are welcome to apply and start on a lower grade salary of £38,223 to £40,221, with the opportunity to progress to a higher pay grade).

Base: Tŷ Brycheiniog, Brecon Enterprise Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8BT

Closing date: Monday 16/02/2026

Shortlist date: Tuesday 17/02/2026

Interview date: Thursday 26/02/2026

Take a moment to consider Powys, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, heritage and cultural events. Powys offers an enviable combination of affordable housing, good schools, and beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Powys is amongst the top ten safest counties in the UK and offers an amazing quality of life and base for your career.

About the role/ What you will do:

We are seeking experienced, motivated and suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Health – Commercial Team, to protect public health and make a positive impact on both Powys residents and visitors. Possessing an extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidance, you will ensure that the council undertakes and meets all relevant and associated obligations within Food Safety, Health & Safety, Communicable Disease Control and Special Procedures.

About Powys:

The Powys Team has office bases throughout the County, including in the main towns of Welshpool, Machynlleth, Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Brecon at your disposal with administrative support.

The lovely old market town of Brecon nestles in of the majestic Beacons and serves as a central hub for exploring the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, known for mountains, rivers, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and watersports. Key features of Brecon include its Georgian architecture, the Norman-founded Brecon Cathedral, military history with the Royal Welsh Regiment, making it ideal for both relaxing and adventurous residents and visitors.

A number of Wales’s most famous annual gatherings take place in the area, including Hay Festival; Man V Horse Marathon; Royal Welsh Agricultural Show; Green Man Festival; Brecon Jazz Festival and the World Bog Snorkelling Championships.

Powys employee benefits:

• Up to 29 days annual leave holiday
• Up to 12 days/year flexi leave allowance
• Flexible working to improve work life balance
• Flexible working hours
• Continual Professional Development
• Training Opportunities
• Lease Car (worth up to 46K) Scheme
• Relocation Package
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

About you:

If the above takes your fancy and you are a Registered/Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner with a ‘can do’ attitude to work, are self-motivated, flexible, can take responsibility for a varied caseload, be an effective communicator, committed to team working within a small multi-disciplinary team, then don’t hesitate and apply today.

Contact details:

For an informal discussion regarding these posts, please contact Catherine Davies on 01597 827351 and/or Owain Jones on 01597 826611.

New Ways of Working Statement:

This is a flexible/on-the-go based worker position, which means that whilst the post holder has a specific base of work they will work across an area of the county for the majority of their time, with the opportunity to work in an agile way to include home working.