Senior Environmental Health Officer

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Résumé du poste

Wmjobs is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join a busy, professional team protecting public health and upholding high standards across the borough.

The role covers food safety inspections, infectious disease control, exhumations, and other EHO duties, with support for CPD. Hours are 37 per week, with a hybrid work arrangement at 3-5 St James’s Road, Dudley.

Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Health Officer or similar role.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards and Infectious Disease control.
• Familiarity with exhumations and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Undertake Food Safety and Food Standards inspections.
• Investigate food complaints and infectious diseases as needed.
• Ensure Smokefree compliance across the borough.
• Contribute to Health & Safety initiatives and other EHO duties as required.
• Support flexible and efficient service delivery.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Driving licence

Description du poste

We are seeking a motivated and committed Environmental Health Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a service that plays a vital role in protecting public health and ensuring high standards across the borough.

You will be part of a team that undertakes a wide range of work, including:

• Food Safety and Food Standards inspections
• Infectious disease control
• Investigation of food complaints
• Smokefree compliance
• Health & Safety
• Exhumations
• Other Environmental Health duties as required.

We are a busy, professional team that values collaboration and continuous development. You’ll have the chance to broaden your skills and experience, with support to achieve at least 20 hours of CPD each year.

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Grade 9 - 10: £40,444 – £47,665 (depending on experience)

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

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

What we’re looking for:

• A self-motivated team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and business use insurance as travel across the borough is essential.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave: 30 days (excluding bank holidays), rising to 34 days after 5 years’ service
• A supportive environment where professional development is encouraged

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

Interviews to be held in person during w/c 9th November 2026.

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.

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