Job details
Job reference REQ05331 | Date posted 20/04/2026 | Application closing date 10/05/2026 | Location The Quays | Salary £45,091 - £49,282 per annum | Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure, excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours: 37, basis full time. Job category/type: Trading Standards and Environmental Health. Attachments: Senior Environmental Health Protection Officer REQ05331 JDPS.docx.
Workstyle: Mobile hybrid worker – flexible to work from home and various Council workplaces.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our General Environmental Health Team within the Planning and Public Protection Service, part of the Environment & Regeneration Directorate.
The role involves ensuring the effective delivery of a wide range of General Environmental Health functions. You will provide expert technical advice, professional leadership and operational support to officers across the service, helping to ensure work is delivered efficiently, consistently, and in line with best practice and legislative requirements. You will contribute to service performance, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing expert advice and professional support to Environmental Health staff across multiple disciplines
* Undertaking complex inspections, investigations and enforcement work
* Acting as Lead Officer on national and local initiatives when required
* Supporting the Team Leader by providing operational leadership and deputising when necessary
* Preparing reports and representing the authority at meetings and court proceedings
* Contributing to performance management, service planning and improvement work
About You
Do you have:
* Extensive experience across General Environmental Health disciplines, including applying relevant legislation, regulations and national policies
* The ability to provide expert technical and operational advice to officers, senior managers and elected members
* Strong experience of leading complex cases, investigations and projects
* Excellent communication, mentoring and coaching skills
* A customer‑focused approach and commitment to delivering high‑quality public services
Qualifications and Registration
* Fully qualified Environmental Health Officer holding a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
* Registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board
Additional Information
Applications may be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than applications submitted in English.
DBS Requirements
* This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure
Welsh Language Requirements
Welsh language skills are not required.
Safeguarding
Neath Port Talbot Council is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, vulnerable adults and upholding robust safeguarding practices. All staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and ensure that children and vulnerable people are protected.
For an informal discussion, please contact Edwards Davis at e.davis@npt.gov.uk.
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