Environmental Health Technical Officer / EHP

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newport is seeking an Environmental Health Technical Officer to join their Environmental Protection Team. The successful candidate will manage a range of complaints and enforcement actions related to environmental health issues. A qualification in Environmental Health and excellent communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive staff benefits package including generous leave and discounts.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

National and local discounts & benefits schemes

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance for commuting from the mainland

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health professional.
• Experience in Environmental Protection matters.
• Full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and take enforcement action on complaints.
• Focus on LA-IPPC, Air Quality, Planning and Licensing consultations.
• Handle technical noise matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer systems proficiency

Education

Degree/diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Technical Officer / EHP

Contract type Permanent

Salary Grade 10, £37,955 to £40,787 per annum + Market Supplement, night duty & standby allowance

Contact Rachel Briscoe or Duncan MacDonald on 01983 823000

Reference 2025_1440

Location County Hall / Sea Street Offices, Newport, Isle of Wight and agile working

Market supplement of £3,000 per annum currently until 1 July 2026 pending review

If you like the idea of working on the fantastic Isle of Wight and have a passion for helping people, improving the environment and the quality of lives of Island residents and visitors alike then this rare opportunity may be for you

Applicants who are an appropriately qualified Environmental Health professional are invited to join our small but perfectly formed, busy and hard-working Environmental Protection Team.

If you have a degree/diploma in Environmental Health or are you a Specialist Technical Officer, with experience of dealing with Environmental Protection matters and with relevant specialist qualification(s) we’d very much like to hear from you.

We are looking for a personable, capable officer able to use computer systems, keep accurate records, and who can work effectively under pressure on their own, as a member of a team, without close supervision but with great support.

You will be confident, self-motivated, have excellent communication skills and with a broad understanding of environmental protection legislation and enforcement work.

Duties and responsibilities may include the investigation of and associated enforcement action for a wide range of complaints and Environmental Protection matters including statutory nuisance, waste issues, public health funerals, enviro crime and filthy and verminous properties. The focus of your work however, will be LA-IPPC, Air Quality, Planning and Licensing consultations and the more technical noise matters.

A full driving licence is essential.

Sound appealing?

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rachel Briscoe or Duncan MacDonald on 01983 823000.

Join #TeamIWC and you\'ll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer . Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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