About Us
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.
At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.
Benefits
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Flexibility
* A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
* Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
* Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.
Lifestyle
* Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
* Eye test voucher scheme
* Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
Professional Development
* Training and Development opportunities.
* Payment of one professional subscription fee
Financial Planning
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
* Access to free Will writing services.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
* Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our highly motivated Environmental Health Team. The team is split into an Environmental Protection and a Food and Safety team. The successful candidate will have the capacity to carry out the full range of environmental health duties and functions to a high standard, utilising your specialist knowledge in food and safety or Environmental Protection.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with the drive to get the best out of themselves and others. You will be an excellent communicator and be able to deal effectively with difficult and complex situations to achieve positive outcomes. You will be a team player and have the ability to forge good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Responding to complaints/enquiries relating to general environmental health, food safety, accidents, infectious disease, noise, air, land, and water pollution, drainage, and public health burials.
* To be the Lead Officer for one or more of the following: Accident Investigations; Infectious Diseases; Food Safety; Private Water Supplies; Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control; Local Air Quality Management; Contaminated Land; Noise; Lighting; Pollution Prevention and Control.
* Support the completion of any environmental health monitoring and inspection programmes and follow up action as necessary.
* Undertake routine investigation work and follow up on actions as appropriate, including collection of evidence, letter writing, service of notices, and giving evidence in Court in accordance with local agreed policies and procedures. The officer will be authorised in accordance with the services policy according to post, experience and qualification.
What You’ll Need
* Sound environmental health technical knowledge (on food safety, health and safety, or environmental protection, licensing and planning).
* Experience of investigating complaints, collecting evidence and carrying out enforcement.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and a passion for problem solving.
Capable of delivering high-quality work under pressure with minimal supervision.
This post is offered as a secondment opportunity for internal staff, allowing employees to return to their original post at the end of the secondment period. All parties must agree to the secondment, so please ensure that your Line Manager is supportive before applying. Full agreement from all parties must be confirmed in writing for the secondment to proceed, therefore candidates must have written agreement from their Manager before making an application. This written agreement must be submitted with the application form.
Right To Work
Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.
Interview Format
All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Henry Biddington, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager on 01789 260818 or henry.biddington@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Applications will close at midnight on Monday, 8 June 2026
Interviews will be held week beginning 15 June 2026
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