Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

Maldon District Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner to join their Environmental Protection team. This role involves managing complex cases, providing technical advice, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote environmental health initiatives. The position offers flexibility with remote working and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental health practices.
• Strong technical skills in legislation and environmental protection.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for environmental protection matters including investigations and legislation enforcement.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases with a self-initiative approach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and develop environmental health policies.

Skills

Environmental protection

Technical advice

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Legislation enforcement

Public awareness promotion

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

Directorate Service Delivery Vacancy type Permanent full time Salary £40,645 - £45,800 Closing date 16 June 2025

Vacancy Number MDC001879

Grade of Post: H

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:

This role provides remote and flexible working as well as working within the Council Offices, subject to business need.

Description

Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to work within our busy, multi-skilled Environmental Protection team.

The post holder will be expected to provide a range of environmental protection activities, (Air Quality, PPC, Contaminated Land, PWS, Noise and Nuisance etc), working with the Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection) to ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are met. The post holder will have a caseload of complex cases and is expected to manage the vast majority of work under their own initiative. They must provide technical advice and decision making in all aspects of the role, including taking formal action where applicable. Collaborating closely with stakeholders and community partners, you will support the development and implementation of policies and initiatives that promote environmental protection and community resilience.

We are looking for someone who is registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health as either a Chartered or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner and ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

The post holder will be expected to provide a range of commercial activities (food hygiene inspections, health and safety investigations, skin piercing registrations etc), working with the Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) to ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are met. The post holder will have a caseload of complex cases and is expected to manage the vast majority of work under their own initiative. They must provide technical advice and decision making in all aspects of the role, including taking formal action where applicable.

We are looking for someone who is registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health as either a Chartered or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner and ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

About this role

The key requirements of this role are to:

• Be responsible for environmental protection matters, including air quality, noise control, contaminated land, private water supplies and statutory nuisances.
• Undertake investigations, provide specialist advice, and enforce legislation relating to environmental protection.
• Address complaints and respond to service requests, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other departments, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver effective environmental health services.
• Promote sustainable practices and public awareness of environmental health issues.
• Lead on projects within the team functions.
• Review existing, new and upcoming legislation and ensure that the Council has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
• Support the development of the Environmental Protection Team’s policies, procedures and arrangements to ensure they are up to date and compliant.
• Own key professional and technical stakeholder relationships with external agencies, including enforcement agencies, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
• Ensure all statutory activities are completed in good time and service objectives are met through effective time management.
• Provide advice, training, coaching and mentoring to support development and succession planning within the team.
• Contribute to the continuous identification and implementation of service improvements within the team to help increase customer satisfaction levels and improve service delivery.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area that boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside yet is within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

Please note this role will be subject to a Standard DBS Check

For an informal discussion about this position

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Farrell on 01621 732837 or email [e-mail] and read and download thejob description .

To apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the online application form found here. We are unable to accept CVs.

Interviews to be held week commencing 25 th / 26 th June 2025

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you. If email is not suitable to you because of additional needs, please make us aware so we can support you through this process fairly on 01621 854477.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.