Environmental Health Technical Officer / EHP

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization seeks an experienced Environmental Health Technical Officer to join their team in Newport, Isle of Wight. This role involves investigating and enforcing Environmental Protection matters while working closely with the community to improve environmental quality. Strong communication skills and a degree in Environmental Health are essential. The position offers a salary range of £37,955 to £40,787, a hybrid work model, and various employee benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

National and local discounts

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance for commuting

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Environmental Health required.
• Experience in Environmental Protection matters necessary.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints related to Environmental Protection.
• Focus on LA-IPPC, Air Quality, Planning consultations.
• Handle statutory nuisance and waste issues.

Skills

Environmental Protection legislation

Communication skills

Record keeping

Ability to work under pressure

Computer skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Environmental Health

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Environmental Health Technical Officer / EHP

• Posting date: 27 November 2025
• Salary: £37,955 to £40,787 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 27 December 2025
• Location: Newport, Isle Of Wight
• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
• Company: Isle of Wight Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2025_1440

Summary

37 hours per week

Market supplement of £3,000 per annum currently until 1 July 2026 pending review

If you like the idea of working on the fantastic Isle of Wight and have a passion for helping people, improving the environment and the quality of lives of Island residents and visitors alike then this rare opportunity may be for you.

Applicants who are an appropriately qualified Environmental Health professional are invited to join our small but perfectly formed, busy and hard‑working Environmental Protection Team.

If you have a degree/diploma in Environmental Health or are you a Specialist Technical Officer, with experience of dealing with Environmental Protection matters and with relevant specialist qualification(s) we'd very much like to hear from you.

We are looking for a personable, capable officer able to use computer systems, keep accurate records, and who can work effectively under pressure on their own, as a member of a team, without close supervision but with great support.

You will be confident, self‑motivated, have excellent communication skills and with a broad understanding of environmental protection legislation and enforcement work.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include the investigation of and associated enforcement action for a wide range of complaints and Environmental Protection matters including statutory nuisance, waste issues, public health funerals, enviro crime and filthy and verminous properties. The focus of your work however, will be LA‑IPPC, Air Quality, Planning and Licensing consultations and the more technical noise matters.

A full driving licence is essential.

Contact

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rachel Briscoe or Duncan MacDonald on 01983 823000.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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