Environmental Health Officer (Career Grade)
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,099.00 to £52,638.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 742 |
Summary
We are looking for skilled a officer who is competent, enthusiastic and highly motivated to fill the below posts within our Environmental Protection Team
The successful candidate will play an important role in protecting the public, being primarily involved in the delivery of local air quality management, along with providing expert air quality advice to key internal and external partners.
To join us, you’ll need experience of the Statutory Local Air Quality Management regime and associated legislation, as well as providing specialist advice to senior colleagues, elected members, the public and partner agencies. Knowledge of environmental legislation is also essential. You will also bring to the role a commitment to work flexibly, and an appetite for engaging in continuous training and professional development in this rewarding field of work.
Your duties will also include investigation and response to complaints in relation to allegations of statutory nuisance, assess and approve s.61 applications, permitting and responding licensing consultations.
You must have working knowledge and understanding of the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, knowledge of Licensing legislation and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
All Roles
The ability to travel around the Borough is essential.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Location: Bexley Civic Offices
Candidate Profile
You will hold a degree or a diploma in Environmental Health or a related subject or have significant experience or have significant experience within EP work, particularly with Air Quality.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 27th April 2026.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
The successful candidate will play an important role in protecting the public, being primarily involved in the delivery of local air quality management, along with providing expert air quality advice to key internal and external partners.
To join us, you’ll need experience of the Statutory Local Air Quality Management regime and associated legislation, as well as providing specialist advice to senior colleagues, elected members, the public and partner agencies. Knowledge of environmental legislation is also essential. You will also bring to the role a commitment to work flexibly, and an appetite for engaging in continuous training and professional development in this rewarding field of work.
Your duties will also include investigation and response to complaints in relation to allegations of statutory nuisance, assess and approve s.61 applications, permitting and responding licensing consultations.
You must have working knowledge and understanding of the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, knowledge of Licensing legislation and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
All Roles
The ability to travel around the Borough is essential.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. Location: Bexley Civic Offices
Candidate Profile
You will hold a degree or a diploma in Environmental Health or a related subject or have significant experience or have significant experience within EP work, particularly with Air Quality.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 27th April 2026.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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