Principal Environmental Health Officer (Job share 21 hours week)

Tewkesbury Borough Council; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Environmental Health Officer within Tewkesbury Borough Council. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting public health and environmental integrity, working collaboratively within a dedicated team. Candidates should possess substantial experience in relevant fields and demonstrate strong organizational and communication competencies.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Agile working arrangements

Free parking

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental protection, food safety, housing, or health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for one or more environmental health specialisms.
• Safeguard public health and environmental quality within the borough.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal EHO within our Environmental Health Team. The team plays an essential role in safeguarding public health and environmental quality within our borough and you will take responsibility for one or more of the main environmental health specialisms.

The position is offered on a job share basis (21 hours per week) and you will work alongside our existing Principal EHO. The successful candidate will be a qualified Environmental Health Officer with significant relevant professional in either environmental protection, food safety, housing or health and safety. On a personal level you will be a team player and demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

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

Closing Date: Monday, 25th August 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Monday, 1st September 2025

About Us

In return 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

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by clickinghere.

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

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.