Environmental Health Officer; Communicable Disease and Health and Safety

Overview

Environmental Health Officer (Communicable Disease and Health and Safety)

Closing date: 3rd March 2026

Location: Multiple Locations (main place of work – County Hall, Cardiff)

Actual salary: £41,771.00 - £46,142.00 per year

Pay Details: Grade 9 SPC 31 - 35 £ 41,771 - £46,142 Pro Rata £21.65 - £23.92 Per Hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

The Shared Regulatory Service operates across the three partner Councils - Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan - under a single management structure. The Service is primarily accountable to a Joint Committee of Elected Members but continues to serve the Licensing and Public Protection Committees of each partner council, and in some instances each cabinet, on corporate matters.

Ambitious
- Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open
- Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together
- Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud
- Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

An Environmental Health Officer in communicable disease and health and safety is responsible for enforcing environmental health legislation related to public health and safety within commercial settings.

They act as a key member delivering the Section 18 health & safety service plan, investigating reactive complaints, service requests, work-related injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, enforcement work in accordance with the SRS Compliance & Enforcement Policy.

They are also responsible for the delivery of the communicable disease and health service plan across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

You will need:

The right approach and enthusiasm to deliver excellent services and would welcome applications from qualified officers to join our team. The successful candidates will have the ability and drive to provide a customer focused, responsive, risk based, effective and professional service. Key requirements include very effective communication and team working skills, the ability and motivation to solve problems, personal credibility and an approach that builds rapport and confidence from customers.

DBS Check

Required:

No

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