Environmental Health Officer (part-time)

South Staffordshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is looking for a dedicated part-time Environmental Health Officer to join their team in Codsall. The role offers flexible working arrangements and involves investigating noise and pollution complaints while working collaboratively on environmental health policies. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Health and is experienced in delivering high-quality service in a supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in public health and environmental protection.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years

Flexible working arrangements

Essential car user allowance

Payment of professional membership fee

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with a degree in Environmental Health and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation, particularly in relation to nuisance and pollution.
• Experienced in providing technical advice on planning applications and environmental assessments.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessment and response to planning application consultations.
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to nuisance and pollution.
• Support the development of environmental health policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpreting and applying environmental health legislation

Technical advice on planning applications

Confident communication

Proactive service delivery

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Minimum of two years post-qualification experience

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

Post: Part-Time (3 days per week) | Permanent

Salary: Grade J £39,152 - £42,839 (pro rata)

Hours: 3 days (24 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Flexible

Location: Codsall Community Hub with ability for hybrid working

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking local authority? South Staffordshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team, working specifically within the Environmental Protection function.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that plays a vital role in protecting public health and the local environment. We deal with a wide range of environmental protection matters including statutory nuisance, pollution control, air quality, contaminated land, and public health concerns.

About the Role

As an Environmental Health Officer in our Environmental Protection team, you will:

• Lead on the assessment and response to planning application consultations, providing expert advice on environmental health impacts.
• Investigate and resolve complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, light, and other forms of nuisance and pollution.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of environmental health policies and procedures.
• Support the wider Environmental Health & Licensing Team across all functions when required, including food safety, health and safety, housing, and licensing matters.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and help shape the future of South Staffordshire’s environment and public health.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified with a degree in Environmental Health and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation, particularly in relation to nuisance and pollution.
• Experienced in providing technical advice on planning applications and environmental assessments.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, residents, and partner agencies.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality services.

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering excellent services and are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Essential car user allowance.
• Payment of one professional membership fee.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements.

This is a part-time permanent position working three days per week. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a positive work-life balance while continuing to develop their career in environmental health.

Our benefits

Voted UK Council of the Year 2022 and assessed as a ‘very impressive Council’ in a 2022 Peer Review, South Staffordshire Council is a great place to learn, progress your career and make a difference, and is recommended as a place to work by 97% of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Great leadership, culture and working environment. We take your wellbeing seriously and provide some fantastic training opportunities including ASPIRE our talent management programme.
• Our hybrid working provides you with some great flexible working opportunities, in line with the council’s needs. You get to collaborate in our brand-new award-winning Codsall Community Hub and combine this with some virtual working from home.
• Codsall Community Hub boasts electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery and more.
• Free car parking at our Community Hub which is located close to Codsall and Bilbrook Train Stations and M54/M6.
• 28 days annual leave rising to 32days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata).
• The LGPS, our top-class pension scheme with a 21.8% Employer Contribution. You can find out more here: https://www.lgpsmember.org/your-pension/the-essentials/key-features/
• Access to the Viv-up Employee Benefits Scheme which provides discounts for supermarkets, recreational activities etc.
• Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and a buying of annual leave scheme
• 10 bank holidays

Join us and help shape a cleaner, safer, and healthier South Staffordshire.

To apply or find out more, please visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/find-a-job/current-vacancies.cfm or contact us directly for an informal discussion.

For further information, please contact one of the Environmental Health and Licensing Managers: Lee Jamieson ([e-mail]) or Laura Nichols ([e-mail]).

Closing date for applications: 11th January 2026
Interview date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at the Council Offices in the Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX