Talent.com
WMJobs
Principal Environmental Health Officer Environmental ProtectionWMJobs • Hereford, England, GB
Principal Environmental Health Officer Environmental Protection

Principal Environmental Health Officer Environmental Protection

WMJobs • Hereford, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Environmental Health Officer Environmental Protection role at WMJobs.

Role details

Contract: Permanent

Salary: HC09 £40,777 - £45,091 (plus £2000 pro rata Market forces supplement)

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 07/09/2025

Interview Date: 19/09/2025

Responsibilities

  • Lead and provide strategic guidance and operational oversight for a multi-disciplinary Environmental Health team, covering statutory nuisance, living condition issues, anti-social behaviour, drainage, pest control, environmental crime (such as fly-tipping), licensing consultations, public health funerals, and other investigations.
  • Collaborate with the Private Sector Housing team where environmental health and housing enforcement overlap.
  • Work with senior managers, elected officials, and partner organisations to formulate policy and improve service delivery.

About You

  • Professional Qualification: Degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Health (or equivalent), accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
  • Registration: Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Certificate of Registration in Environmental Health (or equivalent recognised qualification).
  • Experience: Proven track record in environmental health case management and operational leadership, with experience of complex casework requiring professional judgement, and evaluation of appropriate enforcement actions.
  • Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills; able to motivate others and manage conflicting priorities. A strategic thinker with sound technical knowledge and practical expertise.
  • Personal Qualities: Team worker, enthusiastic, committed to excellent customer service, collaborative, and solutions focused.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary: £40,777 – £45,091 per annum, plus a £2,000 pro rata market rate supplement (currently up to 30/06/2025).
  • Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week.
  • Annual Leave: Generous 31 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible Working: Flexitime (up to 15 hours a month), hybrid and remote working options, part-time/job-share considered.
  • Pension & Benefits: Access to contributory Local Government Pension Scheme and a comprehensive staff benefits package.
  • Professional Development: Protected time and budget for continuing professional development, including specialist training, leadership development, and opportunities to achieve further professional qualifications.
  • Career Progression: Clear pathway for progression, including support to move into more senior or specialist posts within the Council.

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed from environmental health professionals with significant teamworking, case management and technical experience, particularly those ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference.

Closing date: 7th September 2025

Take the next step in your environmental health career and join our team in Herefordshire Council — apply today and help us create a safer, healthier environment for all.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
Create a job alert for this search

Principal Environmental Health Officer Environmental Protection • Hereford, England, GB

Similar jobs

Environmental Lead

Frontier ResourcingAlmondsbury, England, GB
Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Lead to oversee environmental management and compliance across aerospace and defence programmes.This role focuses on ensuring adherence to UK Ministry... Show more

 • Promoted

Trainee Driving Instructor - Nationwide - Little Hereford, Herefordshire, England | £38/hr Avg Lesso

My Four WheelsLittle Hereford, England, GB
Full-time +1

My Four Wheels is a 5-star rated driving school with 500 instructors teaching nationwide - and due to record learner demand, we're now recruiting new Trainee Driving Instructors across the UK.If yo... Show more

 • Promoted

EHS Advisor

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&IColeford, England, GB
Full-time

Be among the first 25 applicants.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I.Talent Acquisition at Schweppes Intern... Show more

 • Promoted

Portfolio Manager

Alexander Mae (Bristol) LtdBradley Stoke, ENG, GB
Temporary

As superb well-established organisation within the financial services industry who genuinely look after their staff.On behalf of our client, we are seeking a.The role plays a key part in the delive... Show more

 • Promoted

Early Years Educator

Nursery VillageBradley Stoke, United Kingdom
Full-time

OurEarly Years Educatorsenable children to engage in a range of play and learning opportunities and to participate in the day to day activities within the nursery.You will have passion and enthusia... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Health and Safety Business Partner

RACBradley Stoke, England, GB
Full-time

Health and Safety Business Partner.Working closely with operational managers, technicians and frontline colleagues, you'll support health, safety, environment and quality activities across your reg... Show more

 • Promoted

Project Engineer

SourceCoHereford, ENG, GB
Full-time

Automation, machinery, packaging, filling, sealing, bottling, capping.Negotiable on experience + discretionary.Confident and capable Project Engineer, experienced in managing multiple machinery, au... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Ecologist

Celnor Group LtdBradley Stoke, United Kingdom
Full-time

Our team of over 100 passionate professionals supports more than 8,000 projects each year, offering.Our ecology consultancy division is overseen by a team of principal ecologists, each with their o... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Marketing Partnership Executive

Ultimate FinanceBradley Stoke, ENG, GB
Full-time

Marketing Partnership Executive.At Ultimate Finance, we back ambition - properly.Were a specialist lender built for pace, flexibility and real-world problem solving, helping businesses access fundi... Show more

 • Promoted

Cleaner

Compass UK & IrelandCredenhill, ENG, GB
Part-time

We're currently recruiting a part time Cleaner to join our cleaning and facilities teams for Defence, contracted to 32 hours per week.As one of our dedicated Cleaners, you will help to deliver ... Show more

 • Promoted

Junior Ethical Hacker Placement Programme - no experience needed

IT Online LearningBradley Stoke, ENG, GB
Full-time

This is a self-funded training programme, and fees do apply.Trainee Ethical Hacker £35,000£65,000 Job Programme.This is a self-funded programme that leads to employment, fees apply.Comp... Show more

 • Promoted

Protection & Controls engineer (Design)

Morson EdgeBradley Stoke, United Kingdom
Full-time

Protection & Controls Engineer (Design).Reporting to: Lead Protection Engineer / Engineering Manager / Chief Engineer.We are seeking a Protection & Controls Engineer (Design) to deliver front-end a... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Primary Teacher

Hanson Recruitment LtdBradley Stoke, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

For primary teacher: £150 - £180 per day (subject to experience, role and qualifications).Part- or full-time roles during school hours.Hanson Recruitment is working with a large number ... Show more

 • Promoted

Regional HSE Lead – North England & Scotland (Company Car)

VC Evidensia UKBradley Stoke, England, GB
Full-time

IVC Evidensia UK is seeking a Regional Health and Safety Manager to lead and support H&S across clinics in the North of England and Scotland.The role ensures legal compliance and continuous improve... Show more

 • Promoted

Risk Assessor - Bristol / Bath

SRVOBradley Stoke, United Kingdom
Full-time

SRVO Competitive Home Based - Bristol / Bath.You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding residents and buildings by delivering Health & Safety and Fire Risk assessments across occupied residenti... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Porter

Pure Staff IndustrialHenbury, Bristol, GB
Permanent +1

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a Porter; our client is the UK's largest verti... Show more

 • Promoted

Finance Manager

TEAMTenbury Wells, GB
Full-time

Every improvement you make has the potential to increase profitability, strengthen financial control and influence operational decisions across the business.This Finance Manager opportunity offers ... Show more

 • Promoted

Principal Product Security Engineer

Expleo GroupBradley Stoke, United Kingdom
Full-time

The role requires a strong blend of cybersecurity leadership, secure engineering, technical assurance, stakeholder management, governance, supplier oversight and defence regulatory experience.You w... Show more