Environmental Health Officer - Braintree District Council Braintree District Council Permanent, Full Time £36,684 to £45,498 per annum Location: Braintree Closing Date: 14th September 2025 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this Environmental Health Officer. To Apply for the role please complete the Braintree District Council application form here: Environmental Health Officer. Please do not click the Apply button on the left. The Opportunity: We have a great opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our team. The Role: Environmental health encompasses all of the external factors that affect human health and wellbeing. This includes issues relating to the air we breathe, the impact of the houses and conditions we live in, and the interactions we have with one another. This is a dynamic and constantly changing area of work and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer in the Housing & Pollution team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player to undertake the full range of duties working in a geographical area of the District. We would be willing to consider applications from final year Environmental Health students or those requiring practical experience. The Housing & Pollution specialist will undertake our HMO licensing, inspect properties for HHSRS compliance and carry out appropriate enforcement, respond to complaints of nuisance, filthy and verminous premises, permitted processes and contaminated land, and serving notices as necessary. The role will also respond to planning and licensing consultations and play an active role in delivering any public health initiatives that we are involved in. Accountabilities: Carry out a programme of work as agreed with the Environmental Health Manager. Investigate complaints and requests for service in the area and function for which you are responsible. Ensure that all matters of Environmental significance occurring within the area are recorded and pursue action, either personally or through others, to secure Environmental Health compliance. Carry out the work within a team of officers and cover the work of absent colleagues. Support, contribute and comply with quality practices as described within the Corporate Quality Policy and as directed by departmental and team plans/management. Attend and advise Area Committees, if required, to present reports on any functions for which you are responsible. Ensure that the Council and Directorate safety policies are observed. Apply and actively promote the principles of the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in all areas of employment and service delivery. Advise the Environmental Health Manager if any of the duties and responsibilities of the post cannot be carried out. Willingness and ability to work outside normal office hours when required. Any other duties as required to support the business, including maintaining business continuity and during civil emergencies. To apply and actively promote the principles of the Council's Safeguarding Procedure in all areas of employment and service delivery Carry out any other duties as directed by the Head of Service. The Experience You Will Bring: The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Environmental Health or can demonstrate that they are actively working towards their qualification. Career grade candidates pay will be capped at scale point 29 (currently £40,212) until fully qualified. If the applicant is not already a qualified EHO who is registered with the CIEH (formerly EHRB registration), to be eligible for consideration for this role the applicant must be within the final year of their accredited degree qualification AND have completed and passed their "EHP portfolio". Further details on the necessary pathway can be found at: Qualifying as an Environmental Health Practitioner (cieh.org) In return we will offer our Environmental Health Officer excellent benefits including; Competitive pay and benefits Flexible working Free parking Local government pension scheme Learning and development for all staff Staff discounts at local businesses Staff recognition schemes Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach and promote flexible working as part of our fit for the future programme. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team then please click here: Environmental Health Officer. Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Sunday 14 th September Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council If you have any queries regarding submitting an application or require anything further, please email humanresources@braintree.gov.uk *To Apply for the role please comp lete the Braintree District Council application form here: Environmental Health Officer. Please do not click the Apply button on the left or below.