Principal Environmental Health Officer

About The Role

Grade H £47,181 - £51,356 pro rata/pa plus £5,000 pro rata/pa market supplement

Substantive (37 hours per week or part time on job share basis)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Environmental Health Officer. We are inviting applications on either a full time or part time basis.

You will be expected to lead and manage a small team of officers to ensure that the service meets corporate priorities and statutory requirements. We are looking for a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner who can demonstrate significant experience of managing and supervising teams in any of the broad areas of environmental health including; environmental protection, housing, food safety or health & safety.

On a personal level you will be a strong communicator, organised and have a positive approach to work. In return we can offer a friendly and supportive team environment with a commitment to staff development and career progression.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Alastair Low, Head of Environmental Health Service or Kathryn Griffiths, Principal EHO on

Closing Date: 6th March 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 16th March 2026

In return we offer:

• Up to 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Agile working arrangements
• Convenient office location close to the M5 with free parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Potential career progression
• 20% discounted membership at the local leisure centre

Find out more about us and the benefits of working for us by contacting us for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity; we welcome applications from all sections of the community.