Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

Nub News; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

34–38 days holiday including bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits programme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

North West Leicestershire District Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection) to join our Environmental Protection Team. You will conduct inspections, investigations and enforcement relating to housing standards, pollution, nuisance and air quality, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on public protection.

We value proactive communication, relationship building with partner agencies, residents and colleagues, and a passion for improving local services to

Qualifications

• Excellent organiser capable of managing multiple and complex cases.
• Strong communication skills to confidently interact with external agencies, organisations, residents and colleagues.
• Passionate about ensuring residents feel valued and understood.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and visits related to private sector housing & housing standards, pollution control, nuisance and contaminated land.
• Investigate alleged breaches and take appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Support the team in relation to enviro crime and public protection caseloads.

Job description

Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. As a part of our Environmental Protection Team, you will carry out duties in relation to private sector housing & housing standards, pollution control, nuisance, adapted homes improvement grant and respond to service requests in relation to air quality and contaminated land. You will be involved in undertaking inspections and visits, investigating alleged breaches and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. You will also support the team in relation to enviro crime and public protection caseloads. We are looking for someone who is an excellent organiser, able to manage multiple and complex cases. Your effective communication skills make it easy for you to confidently communicate and develop relationships with a variety of external agencies, organisations, residents and colleagues. You are passionate about making sure our residents feel valued because you can see the issues through their eyes.

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £40,444 - £44,253 (including 2 temporary market supplements)
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution
• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 15th November 2026