Public Protection & Environmental Health Leader

Public Protection Manager and Environmental Health Officer

Location: County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN

Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 | £52,413 - £54,495

Closing date: 03 Mar 2026

Wiltshire Council is looking for motivated, values‑driven professionals to join our Public Protection service. We have two exciting roles where you can make a real difference for our communities.

£37,280 – £41,771 per annum (Depending on qualifications) | 37 hours per week | Permanent

If you are a qualified Environmental Health Officer, registered with the CIEHand have completed your Portfolio of Professional Practice, or are close to finishing, we would love to hear from you!

Our Food and Safety Team is looking for a dedicated Environmental Health Officer to join their friendly, supportive team, where your work can directly benefit residents and businesses in Wiltshire.

We also welcome BSc or MSc Environmental Health students graduating this year who have passed the Practical Food . For the right candidate, we will fully support you towards EHP registration.

In this role, you will carry out food premises inspections, lead investigations, and provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll also be involved in health and safety and infectious disease investigations. You will also have opportunities to mentor junior officers, help shape service development, and represent the council formally when needed.

Because Wiltshire is a large, predominantly rural county, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to meet service needs across the area.

We are looking for someone confident working independently, able to manage their own caseload, and skilled in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience with high-risk food processes or mentoring would be an advantage.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

For more details, contact Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, at .

Salary: £52,413 – £54,495 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

We are looking for an inspiring and forward‑thinking Public Protection Manager to take the helm of our Environmental Protection team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about protecting our environment, shaping future policy, and driving high standards across a busy and diverse service.

You will use your extensive professional expertise to oversee the council’s full range of environmental protection functions. You will lead with clarity and purpose, ensuring that both statutory and non‑statutory duties are delivered to the highest standard while championing innovation and continuous improvement.

As our lead officer for environmental protection, you will advise the council on legislation, technical matters and best practice, bringing professional credibility and a solutions‑focused approach. You will play a key role in developing forward looking policies, including how we use and maximise data from the Wiltshire Community Air Quality Network to support healthier communities.

You will work at the heart of our management team, reporting directly to the Head of Service, contributing to strategic decision making and deputising when required. You will also drive service improvements by planning, leading and evaluating projects that support our ambitions and ensure we meet our legal responsibilities.

Collaboration is central to this role. You will forge strong partnerships with the Environment Agency, DEFRA, the police, and local organisation, working collectively to protect Wiltshire’s environment and residents.

You will be a motivating and supportive manager for our environmental health officers, public protection officers and technical specialists. From recruitment and staff development to performance management, you will ensure the team is engaged, equipped and empowered to deliver excellent outcomes.

Your leadership will also extend to overseeing enforcement activity, offering guidance on complex cases and representing the council in court where…