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Environmental Health Officer/ Senior EHO (career grade)
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,928 - £47,220 (up to £48,215 with exceptional performance once in post) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Lyndhurst, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Passionate about Environmental Health?
Have you got the ambition, knowledge and experience we are looking for?
If yes, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join our forward-thinking Environmental Protection team. This is an exciting role investigating complaints, planning and licensing consultations, air quality management, contaminated land assessments, private water supplies, drainage, public health funerals and filthy and verminous premises.
Who we are looking for:
If you are enthusiastic, innovative and will positively contribute to driving the service forward, we would love you to join our team. You will also need to use your own initiative, be proactive and work well in a team and alone.
As a minimum you would have:
a BSc or MSc degree or equivalent, in Environmental Health
current technical and working knowledge of Environmental Protection
excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
a qualification in acoustics and noise control (would be an advantage)
And be:
a member of the CIEH
working towards professional registration with the CIEH
Newly qualified Environmental Health Officers / Environmental Health Practitioners are encouraged to apply.
What’s in it for you?
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 5 additional days following 5 years of continuous service)
£38,928 - £47,220 (up to £48,215 with exceptional performance once in post)
£1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
Hybrid Working
Relocation package available (subject to agreement)
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
Looking for a varied work environment?
Our offices in Lyndhurst are in the centre of the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout and modern meeting spaces. There is also the opportunity to work remotely and out on district.
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.
We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Higgins, Environmental Protection Team Manager, 02380 285339 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 11pm 8th June 2025
Interviews are likely to be held on 23 June 2025
Have you got the ambition, knowledge and experience we are looking for?
If yes, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join our forward-thinking Environmental Protection team. This is an exciting role investigating complaints, planning and licensing consultations, air quality management, contaminated land assessments, private water supplies, drainage, public health funerals and filthy and verminous premises.
Who we are looking for:
If you are enthusiastic, innovative and will positively contribute to driving the service forward, we would love you to join our team. You will also need to use your own initiative, be proactive and work well in a team and alone.
As a minimum you would have:
a BSc or MSc degree or equivalent, in Environmental Health
current technical and working knowledge of Environmental Protection
excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
a qualification in acoustics and noise control (would be an advantage)
And be:
a member of the CIEH
working towards professional registration with the CIEH
Newly qualified Environmental Health Officers / Environmental Health Practitioners are encouraged to apply.
What’s in it for you?
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 5 additional days following 5 years of continuous service)
£38,928 - £47,220 (up to £48,215 with exceptional performance once in post)
£1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
Hybrid Working
Relocation package available (subject to agreement)
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories
Looking for a varied work environment?
Our offices in Lyndhurst are in the centre of the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout and modern meeting spaces. There is also the opportunity to work remotely and out on district.
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.
We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rachel Higgins, Environmental Protection Team Manager, 02380 285339 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 11pm 8th June 2025
Interviews are likely to be held on 23 June 2025
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