Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Health Officer
Team and Post Number:
Environmental Health and LicensingLocation:
Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary:
£41,511- £45,718 per annum (SCP 32-36)Working Hours:
37 hours per weekContract Type:
PermanentNumber of Positions:
OneDBS Check:
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checkLocation – Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet.
Environmental Health Officer
Full Time – 37 hours per week.
Grade 8 salary range 32-36 (£41,511 - £45,718)
Closing Date : 10th August 2025
We are looking for a full-time Environmental Health Officer to undertake a general duties role within a small, friendly, multidisciplinary service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their skills across a variety of Environmental Health disciplines, to compliment an existing specialism or to enhance future job opportunities.
The Service covers the full range of Environmental Health activities, including Public Health & Statutory Nuisance, Pollution Control, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, Infectious diseases, Private Sector Housing and the provision of Housing Grants.
This is a hybrid working opportunity with the expectation of flexibility to support business needs.
Key Skills and abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to have good listening and negotiation skills.
- Ability to write reports and keep detailed, concise and accurate records.
- Capable of dealing with confrontational situations confidently, calmly yet assertively, and impartially.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, understanding own impact on others.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently and effectively, and to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Commitment to the provision of a customer orientated quality service.
- Enthusiastic, conscientious, and flexible approach to your work and relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and translate technical and statistical information.
- Pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to be sensitive to the political environment and able to deal with difficult customers and situations.
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care
A full UK drivers license is required and access to own private vehicle for work purposes.
Experience
You should have previous experience working within an Environmental Health department, be it during training or post qualification, however we may also consider candidates with Environmental Health degrees who are currently working towards completing their EHP Portfolio.
Those currently working in, or have previous experience of, any specialist areas of Environmental Health are encouraged to apply, as you will have the opportunity to further develop your specialist area skills, knowledge and experience within a wider role.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a CIEH accredited Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health and be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or higher grade.)
Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:
- 27 days Annual leave
- FREE Gym membership
- Free Car parking at the Council offices.
- Hybrid working
For an informal discussion or further information regarding this role, please contact Simon Llewellyn – sllewellyn@castlepoint.gov.uk – 01268 882303
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus
Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Salary range
- £41,511 - £45,718 per year