Senior Environmental Health Officer - Environmental Health Salary - £44,075 - £49,282 Pro rata (Grade 7) Hours - 29.6 hours per week Contract type - Part time, permanent Work Style Flexi: Working from home and from the Civic Centre, St Peters Square, Wolverhampton. We require an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Environmental Health Service. The Environmental Health Service forms part of the Commercial Regulation Service, alongside Trading Standards and Licensing. The Services work together in multi-disciplinary teams focused on improving environmental and commercial standards in the city. As a Senior Environmental Health Officer you will get involved in a diverse range of case work, supporting the Environmental Health team to deliver core Environmental Protection services. You will be working with a team of officers that undertake a wide range of duties including the inspection of food premises, health and safety inspections, inspection of animal welfare establishments, investigation and control of noise pollution and statutory nuisances, infectious disease investigations, inspection of permitted processes as well as consultations in relation to licensed premises and planning applications. You will be expected to: Process applications for and issue environmental permits Undertake inspections of permitted processes Investigate complaints of statutory nuisance arising on commercial premises and events such as noise, odour, and bonfires taking enforcement action where necessary Assess the potential environmental impacts of planning and premises licence applications Respond to requests for environmental information The opportunity to assist with other Environmental Health functions relating to commercial properties and infectious diseases may also occur. Who are we looking for? We are looking for an individual who has previous experience in the field of Environmental Protection, in particular dealing with environmental permits and investigations of statutory nuisance. You will have first rate knowledge of legislation and issues concerning environmental protection. You must be an excellent communicator who is able to work using your own initiative, as well as working as part of a larger team and with partner organisations. A degree or diploma in environmental health or equivalent qualification is required for this post. We would welcome applications from candidates holding the Postgraduate Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control or the IOA Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This position can periodically involve working outside normal weekday hours, attending committees, and representing the service. Applications are also welcome from experienced Environmental Health Officers who may not have up to date knowledge and expertise from within the Environmental Protection field. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Charlotte Rose, Team Leader Environmental Health Email: Charlotte.Rose@wolverhampton.gov.uk (01902 552109) or Emma Caddick, Service Manager Environmental Health (01902 554320). Email: Emma.Caddick@wolverhampton.gov.uk Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification