We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to carry out the full range of day-to-day functions and duties of a Graduate Environmental Health Officer, in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies and objectives.
As a Graduate Environmental Health Officer you will gain hands‑on experience across a range of environmental health functions, supporting the delivery of high‑quality regulatory services to protect public health and the environment.
Key responsibilities
- Assisting with food hygiene inspections and investigations
- Supporting enforcement and compliance activities
- Investigating complaints relating to statutory nuisances (e.g., noise, smoke, odours)
- Participating in health and safety interventions
- Supporting the private sector housing enforcement team in applying HHSRS and improving poor property conditions
- Supporting licensing and environmental protection work
- Investigating disease outbreaks and proactive public health protection projects
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate records
You will be supported through a development programme, with mentoring from experienced officers to help you progress towards full professional competency.
The successful candidate will be innovative, forward‑thinking and required to provide a high‑quality service to the public, the business community, internal departments, and external organisations. You will assist in achieving the Environmental Health Section’s aim to maintain and improve environmental conditions for public health.
You should be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to customer service, able to handle difficult situations and achieve positive outcomes.
A commitment to team working is paramount to this post, as is the ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions with often conflicting demands, while keeping up to date with current legislation, regulations, guidance, and technical developments.
This is a demanding job with a varied workload and a requirement to meet strict deadlines using a risk‑based approach; a high level of self‑motivation and the ability to lead and decide on specific pieces of work are essential.
Applications are invited from candidates with a degree in Environmental Health who are excited to complete their professional CIEH registration.
Closing date: 5 July 2026
Interviews: 14 July 2026
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