Environmental Protection Officer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,597 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Rugby Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Environmental Protection Officer
£32,597- £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Regulatory Services section within the Environmental Health Team. You will be part of a team delivering a quality service on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life.
As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will also be involved in their wider services provided by the team including air quality, nuisance, LA-PPC, and consultations on planning and contaminated land. Qualified Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated and professional Environmental Protection Officer. You will have excellent administration, communication and IT skills, with an attention to detail and ability to tackle issues holistically.
Whether you are a qualified and experienced officer already working across these disciplines or consider yourself a specialist qualified and experienced in one aspect, but aspire to widening your knowledge and expertise, this post gives you an opportunity to make a really positive impact.
A Full Driving license is required
Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
£32,597- £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Regulatory Services section within the Environmental Health Team. You will be part of a team delivering a quality service on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life.
As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will also be involved in their wider services provided by the team including air quality, nuisance, LA-PPC, and consultations on planning and contaminated land. Qualified Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated and professional Environmental Protection Officer. You will have excellent administration, communication and IT skills, with an attention to detail and ability to tackle issues holistically.
Whether you are a qualified and experienced officer already working across these disciplines or consider yourself a specialist qualified and experienced in one aspect, but aspire to widening your knowledge and expertise, this post gives you an opportunity to make a really positive impact.
A Full Driving license is required
Benefits
• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more
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