Environmental Health Technical Officer

East Cambridgeshire District Council; Ely; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join East Cambridgeshire District Council in a varied role focusing on environmental pollution enforcement and stray dog management. You will work in a small team handling public enquiries and complaints, while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The role is open to candidates with relevant qualifications and offers comprehensive training. Enjoy benefits such as flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance starting at 24 days

Childcare scheme

Training and development opportunities

Occupational health programme

Holiday and sickness scheme entitlements

Qualifications

• Understanding of environmental legislation.
• Experience in evidence collection and case file production is essential.
• Direct experience handling dogs, including larger breeds.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce environmental pollution regulations.
• Manage enquiries about stray dogs and responsible dog ownership.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to resolve complaints.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Qualification in Environmental Health

Relevant experience in investigatory role

Job description

In this varied and interesting role, you will be part of a small team responsible for the investigation and enforcement of many aspects of environmental pollution, including fly tipping, littering, dog fouling, noise and other nuisances.

A key role for the postholder will be to take lead responsibility for dealing with stray dogs within the district and to address the wide range of enquiries that arise around responsible dog ownership.

You will respond to enquiries from businesses and the public, liaising with partner agencies as required, to investigate and resolve complaints using the most appropriate methods available. Such methods could range from an education program to formal enforcement under the relevant environmental regulations.

The duties of the post holder may also include from time to time the investigation and resolution of concerns from the public relating to matters of public health, pollution, pest control and housing.

You will have a qualification or relevant experience in either environmental health or in another investigatory or regulatory role involving evidence collection and case file production, and you will have an interest in and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the legislation applicable to environmental regulation. Direct experience or confidence in handling dogs, including larger breeds, is essential.

The job is suitable for a wide range of people; relevant training will be provided for the right candidate.No matter what your background is, you will be an effective communicator capable of acting on your own initiative, as well as working effectively within a team and having a proven track record of managing a varied workload.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful outcome of DBS check. A driving licence is essential. The post holder will have access to the department vehicle for the collection and transfer of stray dogs, and this vehicle is also available for specific investigation and enforcement tasks as required.

Benefits

In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:

• flexible working
• generous annual leave allowance starting at 24 days per year
• childcare scheme (in approved cases)
• training and development
• occupational health programme
• holiday and sickness scheme entitlements

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 43rd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Karen See on 01353 665555.

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This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website.

Closing date for completed applications is: Thursday 31 July 2025

The selection process will be held on: week commencing Monday 11 August 2025.

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.