Environmental Health Officer: Protecting Communities

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority in Norwich is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to lead efforts in community and environmental protection. The role involves responding to community concerns, conducting assessments, and enforcing regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and extensive experience within local authorities. This position offers flexible working hours, a competitive holiday allowance, and numerous employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in local authority environmental protection.
• Proven ability to investigate complex complaints.
• Confidence in initiating regulatory legal action.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to community concerns regarding environmental issues.
• Conduct assessments and develop problem-solving plans.
• Enforce environmental regulations through legal proceedings.

Skills

Communicative skills

Knowledge of legislation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Job description

A local council authority in Norwich is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to lead efforts in community and environmental protection. The role involves responding to community concerns, conducting assessments, and enforcing regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and extensive experience within local authorities. This position offers flexible working hours, a competitive holiday allowance, and numerous employee benefits including wellbeing initiatives.