Environmental Health Officer / Senior Environmental Health Officer (Protection Team)

Uttlesford Council; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Protection Team. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, preparing enforcement reports, and ensuring excellent customer service. Applicants must be qualified Environmental Health Practitioners with a full driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary up to £50,269 and a supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Leisure centre discounts

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Environmental Health Practitioner required.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team covering Environmental Protection.
• Prepare reports and consider enforcement action.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Experience in Environmental Protection

Customer service skills

Education

Environmental Health Practitioner registration

Job description

Overview

Environmental Health Officer / Senior Environmental Health Officer (Protection Team)

Salary: Grade 8 £42,839 rising to £46,142 (EHO); Grade 9 £47,181 rising to £50,269 (Senior).

Uttlesford is a unique district, with Saffron Walden voted the country’s “Best Place to Live 2025”. It is also home to the expanding London Stansted Airport and picture-postcard market towns and villages.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small multidisciplinary team that predominantly covers the regulatory areas of Environmental Protection and Private Sector Housing enforcement. Experience across both disciplines is not essential for the role.
• Prepare reports and consider enforcement action, including a recommendation for legal proceedings where appropriate.
• Ensure that records and electronic filing systems are fully maintained and updated.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Role suited to an experienced, qualified and registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
• A full driving licence and access to a car for work is essential.

Employer Information

Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to Apply and Dates

For an informal discussion please contact Marcus Watts 01799 510482.

To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 21 September 2025. It is intended that interviews will be held week commencing 29 September 2025.

CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer. Anyone disclosing a disability or who is a Care leaver or a member of the Armed Forces community whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.