JOB TITLE Environmental Health Officer
POST NUMBER 000354
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £44,711 to £47,754 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Environmental Health service. This is a cross-functional role, working flexibly across both our Commercial and Residential teams. The focus will be on environmental protection, with particular emphasis on noise and other nuisance investigations, as well as providing professional input into complex planning and licensing applications.
The ideal candidate will bring a depth of technical knowledge, confidence in enforcement, and strong collaborative skills to support service delivery across both teams. Expertise in other Environmental Health areas such as Housing, Food Safety, or Health and Safety will be considered an advantage.
You will be involved in collating and presenting concise reports and recommendations to officers, senior management, and members; interpreting and applying relevant legislation and guidance; and undertaking investigations or enforcement action as appropriate. Experience using Idox-Uniform database software is desirable.
This role is open to part-time applicants and job-share arrangements.
This is an exciting time for Stevenage Borough Council. Our ambitious growth plans are being realised, and a comprehensive town centre regeneration scheme is well underway, delivering on our ‘Future Town, Future Council’ strategic vision.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will:
• hold registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner.
• ideally have experience using Idox-Uniform database software.
• have strong experience in nuisance investigations, particularly noise and odour complaints, and be confident contributing to complex planning and licensing consultations.
• have experience preparing statutory notices, gathering and handling evidence, and working effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• be organised, accurate, and flexible, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative.
• be adaptable, with an eye for detail and capable of working under pressure.
• be available to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share: all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service).
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership.
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made online; please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name Ela Adamczyk
Job Title Commercial Environmental Health Manager
Phone Number 01234 242692 / 07561851650
Email ela.adamczyk@stevenage.gov.uk
Name Geoff Hammond
Job Title Residential and Animal Control Manager
Phone Number 01234 242906
Email geoff.hammond@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 02 June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: 09 June 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
