Senior Environmental Health Officer

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer to enhance environmental protection efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree or Masters in Environmental Health, have in-depth knowledge of legislation, and experience in supervisory roles. This position offers flexible working arrangements along with generous benefits including annual leave and flexi time.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexi time

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Eligible for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
• Extensive knowledge in environmental protection.
• Experience in performance management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise technical staff in environmental protection.
• Oversee waste enforcement and animal licensing.
• Implement pest control measures.

Skills

Environmental health legislation knowledge

Investigative skills

Staff management

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree or Masters in Environmental Health

Job description

“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for environmental health?

The Environmental Health and Licensing Service are committed to providing a high-quality service in a challenging financial climate and we have an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Environmental Health Officer working in the Environmental Protection team, alongside the Head of Service.

The post holder must have a Degree or Masters Degree in Environmental Health and be eligible for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of environmental health legislation particularly in environmental protection.

The post holder will mentor and supervise professional and technical staff in the environmental protection field in addition to waste enforcement, animal licensing, dog control and pest control. As well as excellent investigative and technical knowledge, experience of staff management is essential, including performance management.

Whilst there is a work base where you can work alongside environmental health and licensing colleagues.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role

Plymouth City Council are one of the biggest employers in Plymouth, employing over 2500 people. We have a range of benefits including generous annual leave, and flexi time.

For an informal discussion, please contact Nicola Horne on 01752 304556 or Katharine O’Connor on 01752 304142.

Closing date:- 07 October 2025

Plymouth City Council is anequal opportunitiesemployer. All applicants will be considered foremploymentregardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.