Environmental Health Officer; Environmental Protection

Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

Permanent

Full-Time

£35,412 - £42,845 (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026)

Help shape a cleaner, healthier Cheltenham. We’re looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Protection team and protect public health across the borough. The post will be appointed at Technical Officer or Environmental Health Officer level, depending on your qualifications and experience. We welcome applications from graduates working towards registration and from experienced officers.

You will help us improve an important service that supports the environment and the local economy. The work is varied and includes home working, visits and inspections. You will work well with others, communicate clearly, and take initiative.

Appointment level (based on qualifications and experience):
We are looking for someone with an accredited Environmental Health degree (or a related subject). We will consider candidates working towards full registration, as well as fully qualified and registered Environmental Health Officers with regulatory experience. Where appropriate, we can support you to work towards full registration.

• An accredited Environmental Health degree (or equivalent), or a related degree with relevant knowledge.
• Regulatory experience is helpful, but not essential.
• Ability to travel.

• Work that directly improves community wellbeing.
• Hybrid working and supportive team culture.
• Clear progression from Grade G to H.
• Opportunities to specialise in areas like acoustics, air quality, or water quality.

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Closing date - Thu, 02 Jul 2026