Principal Environmental Health Officer

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tewkesbury Borough Council is looking for a Principal Environmental Health Officer to join its team in safeguarding public health and environmental quality. This job share role (21 hours/week) requires a qualified Environmental Health Officer with experience across specialisms like environmental protection and food safety, strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Potential career progression

20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in environmental protection, food safety, housing, or health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one or more of the main environmental health specialisms.
• Safeguarding public health and environmental quality within the borough.

Skills

Environmental protection

Food safety

Housing

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer

Job description

Principal Environmental Health Officer

£45,718 - £49,764 pro rata per annum

21 hours per week (Job share)

We are seeking a Principal EHO to join our Environmental Health Team, which plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and environmental quality within our borough. You will be responsible for one or more of the main environmental health specialisms.

This position is offered on a job share basis (21 hours per week), working alongside our existing Principal EHO. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer with significant professional experience in environmental protection, food safety, housing, or health and safety. You should be a team player with excellent organisational and communication skills.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alastair Low, Head of Environmental Health Service, at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 25^th August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: week commencing 1st September 2025

About Us

We offer:

• Up to 30 days annual leave
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.