Environmental Health Officer - Ref: EE08825

Walsall Council; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to deliver regulatory and advisory activities covering food safety, health and safety, and public health promotion. Applicants must have a relevant qualification and a clean driving license. The role is full-time and offers blended working arrangements from the Civic Centre in Walsall.

Benefits

Car mileage allowance

Established team experience

Valuable career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a diploma, degree, or MSc in Environmental Health.
• Possess full registration with Environmental Health Registration Board.
• A full clean UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory and advisory activities in a busy team.
• Cover food safety, occupational health, and infectious diseases.
• Handle domestic and industrial nuisance complaints.

Skills

Environmental Health Regulations

Advice and Guidance

Public Health Promotion

Occupational Health and Safety

Education

Recognised diploma, degree, or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Description

Environmental Health Officer - Ref: EE08825

Salary: G9 £42,839 - £46,142

Contract: Full Time - 37hours

A car mileage allowance is applicable for this post.

Office Location: Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, and home (blended working), or as otherwise directed.

What are we looking for?

Walsall Council is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to work in a busy team delivering a wide range of regulatory and advisory activities, covering food safety, occupational health and safety, infectious diseases, animal licensing, and public health promotion, with domestic and industrial nuisance complaints outside the scope of this role.

About the job

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within an established team serving a diverse metropolitan area.

About you

Applicants must hold a recognised diploma, degree, or MSc in Environmental Health and possess full registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or as a Registered CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent.

A full clean UK driving license is required for this role.

For a further discussion please contact Paul Rooney on 01922 653024 or David Elrington on 01922 653023.

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2025

Important note

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.

Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form.

Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.

Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us