Environmental Officer / Environmental Health Officer

Woking Borough Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization is seeking a motivated Environment Officer to join their Environmental Health Team in London. You will provide expert guidance, conduct investigations, and enforce regulations to protect public health. The role requires a valid UK driving licence and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted health and leisure membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Environmental Health, including food safety, health and safety, and pollution control.
• Comfortable working with diverse client groups.
• Ability to converse confidently with customers in spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and guidance to residents and businesses.
• Conducting inspections and investigations.
• Taking appropriate enforcement action across all areas of environmental health.

Skills

Expert advice and guidance

Investigative skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Woking Borough Council is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our dedicated Environmental Health Team as an Environment Officer or Environmental Health Officer. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a varied and rewarding workload.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing public health across the Borough. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to residents and businesses
• Conducting inspections and investigations
• Taking appropriate enforcement action across all areas of environmental health

We are looking for someone with broad experience in Environmental Health, including food safety, health and safety, and pollution control. The role suits a confident and proactive individual with strong investigative, written, and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working with diverse client groups and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £29,633 to £48,059 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Flexible benefits and vehicle allowance
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time scheme
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted health and leisure membership
• Excellent career development opportunities

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. Support will be provided by the Council, with further details available in the application pack.

The ability to converse confidently with customers and provide clear advice in spoken English is essential. An assessment may be required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

• Emma Bourne, Head of Environmental Health – 01483 743840
• Janine Knighton, Principal Environmental Health Officer – 01483 743017

Closing Date: Midnight 10th November 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025