Environmental Health Officer

MindVault Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer or Trading Standards Officer to protect public health and ensure compliance with legislation. You'll conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and provide expert advice, while also mentoring junior staff. This varied role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly, often outside normal hours. Join us to make a significant contribution to your community!

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or Diploma in Trading Standards required.
• EHORB registration for food safety inspections preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of public protection legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enforce environmental health and trading standards legislation.
• Conduct inspections of high and medium-risk premises.
• Investigate complaints and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Lead specialist projects and provide expert advice.

Skills

Knowledge of public protection legislation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Diplomacy skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or Diploma in Trading Standards

EHORB registration (or working towards it)

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring compliance with trading standards? Join our Public Protection Service and make a real difference to the community.

About The Role

As an Environmental Health Officer or Trading Standards Officer, you will carry out a full range of public protection duties across Wiltshire. This includes environmental health, trading standards, and animal health responsibilities. You’ll enforce legislation, conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and provide expert advice to businesses and residents. You will act as a lead officer in specialist areas, mentor trainees, and represent the council in court as an expert witness when required. This is a varied role that involves working independently, often outside normal office hours, and occasionally in challenging environments.

Locations

• County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN
• Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER
• Bourne Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UZ

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce environmental health and trading standards legislation.
• Conduct inspections of high and medium-risk premises.
• Investigate complaints and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Lead specialist projects and provide expert advice.
• Mentor and train junior officers and apprentices.
• Represent the council in legal proceedings and public forums.

About You

We're Looking For a Qualified Professional With

• A BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or Diploma in Trading Standards.
• EHORB registration (or working towards it) for food safety inspections.
• Excellent knowledge of public protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including out-of-hours duties.

Membership of a relevant professional body (CIEH, CTSI) and post-qualification experience are desirable.

Additional Information

• This role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• You will be part of the council's out-of-hours service.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for Trading Standards Officers.
• The role is politically restricted.

Why Join Us?

At Wiltshire Council, we are committed to safeguarding our communities and promoting health and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a tangible impact.

Apply today and help us keep Wiltshire safe and compliant.