Environmental Health Technical Officer

West Lindsey District Council; Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Gainsborough is seeking a part-time Environmental Health Technical Officer. This permanent role offers an opportunity for career development, focusing on Environmental Protection. Candidates with a desire to learn and who possess a basic grounding in regulatory work are encouraged to apply. Various qualifications, such as a NEBOSH Diploma, are available during employment. Applicants are advised that CVs are not accepted, and a Basic DBS check will be conducted. The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and contribute to Environmental Protection work areas.
• Basic grounding in regulatory type work.
• Ability to undertake basic case work.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical support to the work area.
• Undertake basic case work as needed.
• Potentially become a fully certified Environmental Health Officer.

Job description

Job Summary

Band 7-9 £31,022 to £40,777 per annum (pro rata), also including an essential car user allowance.

Based at the Guildhall, Gainsborough (with provision to work from home).

13 hours per week, permanent.

Career graded style post, subject to qualifications and experience.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint an Environmental Health Technical Officer on a permanent, but part time basis and provide them with an opportunity to develop their career. The role may also be of interest to individuals who already hold qualifications and are looking for a new challenge.

Whether you are qualified or not, if you have a good attitude and a desire to learn and make a difference then we would like to hear from you.

The role will focus mainly on the Environmental Protection work areas and will also contribute to the wider environmental health function. The candidate needs to have a basic grounding in regulatory type work and during their employment will be provided with an opportunity to either become a fully certified Environmental Health Officer; obtain a Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control or; a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities across the salary banding range from providing basic technical support to the work area and undertaking basic case work and extend to those undertaken by a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer.

Application Process

To apply: for application documentation, job description and person specification, please click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.

Please note we do not accept CV’s as a form of application.

Applicants will be subject to a Basic DBS check. All recruitment correspondence, including interview invites will be sent out via email.

Contact Sarah Gamble on 01427 675109 or Andy Gray on 01427 675195 for discussions about the role.

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026. Interview date: Wednesday 4th February 2026.

The Council has a commitment to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We also operate a no smoking policy.