Environmental Health Officer​/Trainee Environmental Health Officer

# Environmental Health Officer/Trainee Environmental Health Officer We are seeking 2 x full time Environmental Health/ Trainee Environmental Health Officers. One position based in the Food Safety Team and one based in the Pollution Team.  The post of Environmental Health Officer/Trainee Environmental Health Officer is generic, and you may be required to undertake Environmental Health duties as part of the Food Safety, Environmental Protection and Health and Safety teams.  

Bradford MDC is a vibrant and culturally diverse district. You will be required to proactively engage with businesses and stakeholders to enable the Environmental Health Department to develop and deliver a high quality, cost effective and efficient service aimed at securing compliance with legislation, guidance, and best practice in line with Council policies and procedures.  You will be expected to provide advice on technical, legislative and enforcement matters relating to Environmental Health.  

You will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, including excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also be required to work some unsociable hours as the job demands, however, with the flexitime system the Council operates, this will suit a wide range of people with their work-life balance.  The post of EHO requires a relevant degree/diploma in Environmental Health from a provider recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and to be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHRB) or hold Chartered status/Registration with the CIEH.  

To be eligible for the trainee post you
** must have a recognised degree/MSc in Environmental Health
** or nearing the completion of the degree. We will offer the right person an opportunity to complete a structured programme of practical training to obtain registration with the CIEH.  The Council offers a range of benefits including:

* Flexible working arrangements, including home working
* A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days plus Bank Holidays and a flexitime scheme
* Car loan scheme and car allowance
* A supportive Senior Management Team
* Regular internal and external tailored training
* Cycle2work scheme
* Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension.
If you are interested in this role, and require further information please contact:
David Bacon on /  or Jeanette Howarth on / jean  
** Employee Offer*
* ** Equal Opportunities
** We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. |The following content displays a map of the job's location.|  Open Street Map  contributors### Environmental Health Officer/Trainee Environmental Health Officer
* ** Salary**   £34,434.00 - £42,839.00 FTE pa (Dependent on Qualification Status)
* ** Frequency
* * Annual
* ** Job Reference
** bradfordmbc/TP/1026/1667
* ** Contract Type
** Permanent
* ** Working Hours
** 37
* ** Closing Date
** 22 March, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Environment
* ** Service
* * Stronger Communities & Regulatory Services
* ** Location
* * Bradford, United Kingdom
* ** Additonal Payments
** For Office Use Only
* ** Posted on
** 13 February, 2026
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