Environmental Health Officer
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN, GB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3919 |
Summary
Salary: £39,862 - £41,771
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Public Protection Service - Safeguarding Communities, Empowering Lives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Environmental Health Officer to join the Food and Safety Team.
You’ll be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in regulatory services, contributing to both proactive and reactive programmes. From inspections and compliance work to collaborative projects with other officers, you’ll help protect public health and support our shared commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone who has completed their Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and is a CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will bring experience in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your workload independently. A UK driving licence is essential, and knowledge of high-risk food processes is a bonus.
Interested in meeting the team? Join us for a “Meet the Team” session to learn more about the role and the people behind it. Details will be shared upon application, with interviews following shortly after.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, at amy.hopper@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 716664.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Public Protection Service - Safeguarding Communities, Empowering Lives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Environmental Health Officer to join the Food and Safety Team.
You’ll be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in regulatory services, contributing to both proactive and reactive programmes. From inspections and compliance work to collaborative projects with other officers, you’ll help protect public health and support our shared commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone who has completed their Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and is a CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will bring experience in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your workload independently. A UK driving licence is essential, and knowledge of high-risk food processes is a bonus.
Interested in meeting the team? Join us for a “Meet the Team” session to learn more about the role and the people behind it. Details will be shared upon application, with interviews following shortly after.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, at amy.hopper@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 716664.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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