Senior Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

Waverley Borough Council are an ambitious, dynamic and innovative local authority and we are proud of being one of the highest performing Councils in the country.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer with a background working in Environmental Protection to join our experienced, supportive and enthusiastic team.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake diverse and interesting work while being actively supported in your career development. Your duties will cover all aspects of the environmental protection service including nuisance investigations, planning and licensing consultations, animal welfare licensing, street trading consents, scrap metal dealers, private water supplies, and air quality and contaminated land work. 

You must have a qualification in Environmental Health and have experience of working in a Local Authority setting.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

This post is politically restricted.

How to apply -

Please ensure you submit a supporting statement setting out how you meet the essential criteria on the job description when you submit your CV.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jeanette Guy Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection) on 01483 523005.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Tuesday 22 April 2025

Interview date: Friday 2nd May 2025

About us -

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process

Strictly no agencies please.