Environmental Protection and Housing Officer

Job Introduction

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or newly qualified/graduate EHO to join our dynamic Environmental Protection & Housing team. This is an exciting opportunity to protect public health, improve housing standards, and make a real difference to our communities.

You will investigate and resolve a wide range of environmental health issues, including:

• Housing complaints (private and social housing), illegal evictions, and poor housing conditions
• Statutory nuisances, public health issues, and environmental protection matters
• Pollution and air quality complaints
• District inspections to identify risks and ensure compliance

You will use your knowledge of legislation to take appropriate action, including enforcement, legal proceedings, and working proactively with residents and partners to achieve positive outcomes.

For further information, please see the job profile.

The Experience you will bring

You will have a degree/diploma/MSc in Environmental Health (or working towards EHRB registration / newly qualified). You will have a good understanding of Environmental Health legislation across areas such as Housing, Environmental Protection and Public Health alongside the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and guidance to real-world situations.

You will possess strong communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly to a range of audiences. You will require experience in enforcement work, including inspections, investigations, and case preparation. Confident in gathering evidence, interviewing (including PACE where appropriate), and problem-solving is also a key requirement of the position.

Willing and able to work independently you will also contribute as part of a wider team.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.

We are changing
North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.

To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Lucy Tucker, Environmental Protection and Housing Manager on 01462 474166.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days

Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours

Interviews: 23rd July 2026