Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

Join us in helping to create healthier,saferand more vibrant communities across the Wakefield district.

We are looking for an enthusiastic
Environmental Health Officer(EHO),Unregistered EHO or StudentEHO
to join our busy and supportive Community Protection Team.

This is adiverseand challenging role where no two days are the same, investigating nuisance and public health issues including noise, dust, odour, smoke,pest infestations and many more. Using a combination of advice,education and enforcement powers,you'llhelp protect residents and businesses across the Wakefield district.

• Investigate environmental health complaints and public health concerns.
• Carry out inspections, monitoring and evidence gathering.
• Provide advice and guidance to residents and businesses.
• Undertake enforcement activities, including serving notices, executing warrants and seizures where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Respond to customer enquiries within service and statutory timescales.

• Accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant qualification) for Senior EHO, EHO and Unregistered EHO applicants.
• Third or final-year Environmental Health students are encouraged to apply for Student EHO roles.
• Full UK Category B Driving Licence.
• Excellent customer care and communication skills.
• A self-motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude.

• 37 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Office base at Wakefield One, close to Westgate Station.
  
  Home working equipment provided.
• 29-31
  * days annual leave (
  * grade dependent), plusbank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card)
• Excellent employee benefits including leisure membership discounts, Cycle to Work scheme,retailand entertainmentdiscounts and more.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

If you have any queries or would likean informal discussion, please contact

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Join us and make a real impact in the community.

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.