Senior Environmental Health Officer

Dudley Council; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Council is seeking two dedicated Senior Environmental Health Officers to join the Environmental Safety and Health team. This role involves managing various environmental health matters, providing an opportunity to contribute positively to community health while allowing for flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a relevant qualification in Environmental Health.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlement of 30 days

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a full driving license and access to their own vehicle.
• Experience in environmental health roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of Environmental Health work including pollution control and health & safety.
• Contribute to a dynamic team environment.
• Participate in planning and licence applications consultations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Autonomous work ability

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in Environmental Health

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Job Details

We are seeking two dedicated and motivated Environmental Health Officers/Senior Environmental Health Officers to join our dynamic and evolving Environmental Safety and Health team. As we continue to develop, we are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to a busy and friendly environment that handles a wide range of Environmental Health work - pollution control, statutory nuisance from commercial and industrial premises, animal health & welfare, air quality and health & safety. The team are also consultees on planning and licence applications.

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Job Details

We are seeking two dedicated and motivated Environmental Health Officers/Senior Environmental Health Officers to join our dynamic and evolving Environmental Safety and Health team. As we continue to develop, we are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to a busy and friendly environment that handles a wide range of Environmental Health work - pollution control, statutory nuisance from commercial and industrial premises, animal health & welfare, air quality and health & safety. The team are also consultees on planning and licence applications.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and must be able to work both autonomously as well as part of a team.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work within a supportive environment, and be part of a team that is driving forward positive change, we would love to hear from you.

There will be opportunity to develop skills and experience, and this will be supported and encouraged.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle will be necessary as travelling around the borough is a requirement of the post.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous leave entitlement of 30 days rising to 34 days with 5 years continuous service.

The role

Hours: 37 per week (Alternative working patterns may be considered but are not guaranteed).

Salary: Grade 9-10 £37,938 - £44,711. Salary will be subject to qualifications and level of experience.

Location: 3-5 St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HZ (Currently this position has a mixture of home, office and district working).

Although the majority of work is undertaken in core office hours you will be expected to work flexibly and routinely outside of core office hours in order to ensure service delivery.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and a DBS check.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this position, please contact Lucy Tromans (01384 817053).

NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date should a large number of applications be received.

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail] who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.

The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

Attached documents

ESH EHO SEHO February 2025 - Job Description.doc

ESH EHO SEHO February 2025 - Personal Specification.doc

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Government Administration

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