Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rugby Borough Council as an Environmental Protection Officer, where you'll contribute to community wellbeing and tackle complex environmental issues. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team. Enjoy a range of benefits including hybrid working, generous leave, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of a professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Skilled in environmental protection, food safety, and health and safety legislation.
• Recent Environmental Health Graduates or EPOs working towards full EHP registration are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality service on complex regulatory issues impacting quality of life.
• Support management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Food Safety

Health and Safety

Education

Environmental Health Degree

Job description

Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

£31,586 - £35,235 / £35,235 – £39,513 - Pay award pending

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one ofthe Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive.

About the role

Do you want to make a difference? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Regulatory Services section within the Environmental Health Team. You will be part of a team delivering a quality service on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life.

As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will also be involved in their wider activities including air quality. Environmental Health Officers and qualified Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated professional (an Environmental Protection Officer or an Environmental Health Officer), who is skilled in the effective use of our powers under environmental protection, food safety and health and safety at work legislation.

Our outgoing officer brought valuable expertise in air quality, contaminated land and wider Environmental Health functions (including planning, licensing and LAPPC permits), and while we would ideally recruit a similarly qualified EHO, we appreciate the current market challenges. As such we’re also keen to hear from recent Environmental Health Graduates or EPOs who are working towards full EHP registration. If you’re passionate about environmental protection and keen to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

A Full Driving license is required.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more