Environmental Health Officer, Skipton

Environment Journal; Skipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an Environmental Health Officer in Skipton. This role involves investigating noise complaints, conducting public health duties, and enforcing relevant legislation. Candidates should possess strong investigative and analytical skills, alongside knowledge of environmental legislation. The position offers competitive benefits, including a local government pension scheme and employee discounts. Interested applicants should contact Alison Tierney for more information.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Confidential support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health and conflict management.
• Knowledge of current environmental health legislation.
• Ability to make quick decisions based on evidence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints about noise and nuisances.
• Perform public health duties including pest control.
• Enforce legislation regarding private water supplies.
• Conduct inspections for caravan licensing.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Conflict management

Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and promoting public health?

Do you have a strong commitment to making a positive impact on communities?

If so, you are just what we are looking for!

The role

• Investigate complaints related to noise and other statutory nuisances.
• Carry out public health duties, including pest control and drainage issue investigations.
• Enforce legislation related to private water supplies.
• Conduct licensing and enforcement inspections for caravans.
• Respond to consultations from licensing and planning departments.

For more details, please see our Job Description.

What you will bring

• Experience of working within Environmental Health and of managing conflict and complaints informally and formally.
• Knowledge of current environmental health legislation and practice and of the relationship with other public agencies, knowledge of Police and Criminal Evidence Act and experience of court proceedings.
• A high level of investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills and have the ability to make fast paced decisions based upon evidence presented within an ever-changing environment.
• An understanding of the political context and the ability to operate sensitively and efficiently within a political environment.

You will be a confident communicator with strong report-writing and analytical skills and able to work independently and manage a varied and busy caseload.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, North Yorkshire Council offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

• a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contactAlison Tierney on 07525 988045 [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply click on apply, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday18 th January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 26 th January 2026

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.

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This role expires18/01/2026.

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