Environmental Health Officer OR Specialist Technical Officer

Derby City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to investigate a range of environmental protection matters. The role requires strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, with a focus on supporting the team in addressing complaints and enforcement actions. The position offers a hybrid work model, professional development opportunities, and 27 days annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Team Derby Rewards

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Protection matters.
• Relevant specialist qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate enforcement action for environmental complaints.
• Support the Environmental Protection Team.

Skills

Ability to use computer systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree/diploma in Environmental Health

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Directorate: Place

Hours: 37 hours a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: The Council House

Attractive flexible working hours scheme and hybrid working arrangements

Do you have a passion for helping people, improving the environment and improving the lives of Derby residents?

Applicants are invited to join our dynamic, busy and friendly Environmental Protection Team, who are an appropriately-qualified Environmental Health Officer (A degree/diploma in Environmental Health) or Specialist Technical Officer, with experience of dealing with Environmental Protection matters and with relevant specialist qualification(s).

We are looking for a capable officer, able to use computer systems, keep accurate records, and who can work effectively under pressure on their own, as a member of a team and without close supervision.

You will be confident, self-motivated, have excellent communication skills and with a broad understanding of environmental protection legislation and enforcement work.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities include the investigation of and associated enforcement action for a wide range of complaints and Environmental Protection matters including statutory nuisance, waste issues, public health funerals, environmental crime, drainage, abandoned/nuisance vehicles and filthy and verminous properties.
• Plus general support within the Environmental Protection Team.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence is essential.
• Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Specialist Technical Officer with experience in Environmental Protection matters and relevant specialist qualifications.

What We Offer

• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
• Hybrid working (depending on your role)
• Modern office environment (depending on your job location)
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks
• Support for colleagues who are carers

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website. The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Sunday 05 October 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews to be arranged.

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form. Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Please be aware that redeployment requirements take priority where applicable. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion information and contact details are provided below.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many roles can be home-based, we offer more opportunities for those who need this facility. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader with a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments during the application, interview, or onboarding process.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 or at [e-mail]

Please see Job Description here - EHO (Grade H)

Please see Job Description here - EHO (Grade J)

Please see Job Description here - STO

Please see Person Specification here - EHO

Please see Person Specification here - STO