Senior Environmental Health Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking council seeks a Senior Environmental Health Officer to lead initiatives in tackling environmental issues. This role involves complex investigations into statutory nuisances, noise, and air quality, requiring a proactive and flexible approach. You will mentor junior officers, manage projects, and represent the council in public forums, all while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. With a strong commitment to professional development and a healthy work-life balance, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified EHORB registered Environmental Health Officer.
• Expertise in noise pollution, air quality, and contaminated land.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into noise pollution and air quality issues.
• Mentor junior officers and manage environmental projects.

Skills

Environmental Health Expertise

Legislation Knowledge

Enforcement Experience

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

EHORB Registration

5+ Years Post Qualification Experience

Job description

Community Protection
Senior Environmental Health Officer
£42,708 - £44,711 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
37 hours per week
Permanent Post

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.
We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We offertherewards and benefitsthat make it a great place to work.

People like you
We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

Make a real impact - Join our Environmental Protection Team!
We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Environmental Health Officer to lead the way in tackling environmental issues that matter to our communities.

This is a key role within our Environmental Protection Team, where no two days are the same. You will deal with complex cases across statutory nuisance, noise, air quality, contaminated land and environmental permitting. You'll be a technical expert a mentor and a problem solver - helping us drive high standards in innovative solutions across the district.

You'll be joining a small, friendly team that prides itself on professionalism, collaboration, and delivering results. We support each other, share knowledge openly, and maintain high standards - all while keeping a positive, can do attitude.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading complex investigations into noise pollution nuisance and air quality issues.
• Taking enforcement action where needed drafting notices preparing court reports and giving evidence.
• Providing expert advice to residents, businesses developers and members.
• Mentoring and supporting junior officers and helping the team thrive.
• Managing projects that push forward our environmental objectives. Representing the Council at meetings panels and public forums.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified EHORB registered Environmental Health Officer with a minimum of 5yrs post qualification experience in relevant Environmental Health disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of key legislation.
• Proven enforcement experience, confident preparing legal cases and appearing in court Flexible proactive attitude with excellent communication skills ability to manage competing priorities and lead from the front.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you are ready to take on leadership responsibilities, manage major investigations, and shape a better environment for all, we want to hear from you.

We work flexibly in Warwick, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.

You will be expected to be based in the office on at least one day a week (Mon-Fri on a rota basis), attend meetings as required and be available for the occasional out of hours work, sometimes at the weekend to respond to complaints. (Approximately 10 times a year).

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Frances Taylor, Environmental Protection Team Leader on [e-mail] or Lorna Hudson, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager on [e-mail]

Closing date: 26th May 202
Interview date: 6th June 2025