Environmental Protection Officer
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,624 to £52,038 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2670_1758109163 |
Summary
Job Title: Environmental Protection Officer
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the department
Environmental Protection Team sits within Public Protection Service and Corporate Services Directorate.
About the Role
Investigating statutory nuisances and EP public health matters to assist the team in fulfilling its statutory duties. Some outside normal working hours work is required.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
- Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification
- Experience of working in local government Environmental Health Team
- Additional qualifications in EP work i.e. IOA CoP or Diploma
Essential qualifications: Science based A levels
Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification
DBS Check: Enhanced
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 25th September 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 5th October 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Reynolds Environmental Protection Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
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