Environmental Health Officer

Salary and Contract

Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum
Grade: L

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time (37 hours)

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

As an Environmental Health Officer within the Environmental Protection team, you will investigate complaints related to noise and other statutory nuisances, carry out public health duties including pest control and drainage issue investigations, enforce legislation related to private water supplies, conduct licensing and enforcement inspections for caravans, and respond to consultations from licensing and planning departments.

• Investigate complaints related to noise and other statutory nuisances
• Carry out public health duties, including pest control and drainage issue investigations
• Enforce legislation related to private water supplies
• Conduct licensing and enforcement inspections for caravans
• Respond to consultations from licensing and planning departments

• Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)
• Registered Environmental Health Officer with the Environmental Health Registration Board and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• Experience working within Environmental Health and managing conflict and complaints both informally and formally
• Knowledge of current environmental health legislation and practice, relationship with other public agencies, Police and Criminal Evidence Act and experience of court proceedings
• High level of investigative, analytical and interpretative skills and ability to make fast‑paced decisions based on evidence presented within an ever‑changing environment
• Understanding of the political context and ability to operate sensitively and efficiently within a political environment
• Confident communicator with strong report‑writing and analytical skills, able to work independently and manage a varied and busy caseload

• Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Alison Tierney on or Alis for an informal conversation. Applying is easy – simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Closing date:
Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview date:
Week commencing Monday 26th January 2026

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.