Environmental Protection Officer

Havant Borough Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Environmental Health officer to join their Pollution Team. Responsibilities include investigating nuisances and public health issues, enforcing regulations, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a full driving license, and proficiency in IT systems. This position offers competitive benefits and supports continuous professional development.

Benefits

Generous Leave Allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with workload management skills.
• Previous experience in Environmental Health or enforcement is an advantage.
• Full clean driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Environmental Health duties including nuisance investigations.
• Conduct enforcement actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

IT systems proficiency

Job description

With Havant Borough Council we are building environmental health and licensing service, so we are flexible, resilient, and able to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

Havant Borough Council serves over 125,000 residents, providing a range of critical services to residents and businesses. An award-winning authority, it is committed to address Wellbeing (the health of our communities), Pride in Place (creating a great place to live, work and enjoy) and Growth (building our future).

Nestled between the Solent coastline and the South Downs, working at the council provides an excellent work/life balance. Whether working from our excellent office facilities at the Public Service Plaza - conveniently situated within a few minutes' walk of a mainline train station, the bustling town centre, and bus station - or making use of our generous flexible working policy, you'll find Havant Borough Council a great place to work.

Be a part of something where you can not only make a great difference but enjoy a wider range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, discounted gym membership and volunteer leave.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Career Grade (Grade E £28,624 to £31,586) (Grade F £32,115 to £36,124) per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working/Hybrid working
• Family Friendly Packages

Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small but busy Pollution Team. The role involves carrying out a range of Environmental Health duties including investigating statutory nuisance (noise, bonfires and light issues), accumulations, public health funerals, drainage, and filthy & verminous premises. In addition, carrying out enforcement where necessary.

What do I need to have?

You will be a self-motivated team player with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload, have good communication skills, and be able to keep accurate records. Previous experience of working with Environmental Health or in an enforcement role would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Hold a full clean driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance.
• Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary.
• Be competent in the use of IT systems and databases.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Laurent Lemagnen, Private Sector Housing Team Leader on 02392 446671 or via email [e-mail]

To Apply

If you're a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the aptitude to deliver an outstanding service, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.

Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and supporting statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful - www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 21st August 2025 and interviews will take place at the end of August 2025.

Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.