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

Uttlesford District Council; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer passionate about improving public health. The ideal candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team handling various responsibilities, ensuring compliance and promoting environmental protection. Access to a car is essential. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and discounts on leisure activities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Leisure centre discounts

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a car for work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within a small multidisciplinary team covering Environmental Protection and Private Sector Housing.
• Prepare reports and carry out enforcement action.
• Maintain and update records and electronic filing systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Team working

Customer service

Education

Experienced, qualified and registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer with a passion for improving public health and protecting the environment.

The successful applicant will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude to work, be self-motivated, flexible, take responsibility for a varied workload, be an effective communicator, committed to team working and willing to deliver exceptional customer service.

Role and 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, consider and carry out enforcement action, including recommendation for legal proceedings where appropriate.
• Ensure that records and electronic filing systems are fully maintained and updated.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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 and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.

How to apply / Contact

For an informal discussion please contact Marcus Watts 01799 510482.

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

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 21 September 2025.

Interviews are planned for week commencing 29 September 2025.

CVs will not be accepted.