Graduate EHO – Commercial and Environmental Protection
Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 | Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire | Expires: 05/07/2026
Ashfield is renowned for its welcoming, supportive, and passionate communities. The area boasts a mix of beautiful countryside, award‑winning urban and country parks, and excellent transport links.
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 will include:
- 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
- Investigation of 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 and forward‑thinking, committed to providing 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 to the benefit of public health.
You will be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to excellent customer service and be able to deal effectively with difficult situations achieving positive outcomes.
A commitment to teamwork is paramount to this post, as is the requirement and ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions with often conflicting demands and keep 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 with a risk‑based approach; therefore a high level of self‑motivation and the ability to take the lead and make decisions on specific pieces of work are essential qualities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Degree in Environmental Health and an enthusiasm to complete the professional CIEH registration.
Contact
Janet Catley-Young, Team Manager for Environmental Health, email: janet.catley-young@ashfield.gov.uk, telephone: 01623 457417
Closing date & Interviews
Closing date: 5 July 2026
Interviews: 14 July 2026
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