Environmental Health Officer
South Staffordshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team, working within the Environmental Protection function. This part‑time (3 days per week), permanent role is based at the Codsall Community Hub with hybrid working options.
About the Role
As an Environmental Health Officer in our Environmental Protection team, you will:
* Lead on the assessment and response to planning application consultations, providing expert advice on environmental health impacts.
* Investigate and resolve complaints relating to noise, odour, smoke, light, and other forms of nuisance and pollution.
* Contribute to the development and delivery of environmental health policies and procedures.
* Support the wider Environmental Health & Licensing Team across all functions when required, including food safety, health and safety, housing, and licensing matters.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Professionally qualified with a degree in Environmental Health and a minimum of two years post‑qualification experience.
* Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation, particularly in relation to nuisance and pollution.
* Experienced in providing technical advice on planning applications and environmental assessments.
* A confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, residents, and partner agencies.
* Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality services.
What We Offer
* A supportive and inclusive working environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Essential car user allowance.
* Payment of one professional membership fee.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Flexible working arrangements.
Our Benefits
* Great leadership, culture and working environment.
* Hybrid working provides flexible opportunities with a brand‑new award‑winning Codsall Community Hub.
* Codsall Community Hub boasts electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery and more.
* Free car parking at the Community Hub, which is close to Codsall and Bilbrook Train Stations and the M54/M6.
* 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service.
* The LGPS, a top‑class pension scheme with a 21.8% Employer Contribution.
* Access to the Viv‑up Employee Benefits Scheme with discounts for supermarkets and recreational activities.
* Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and a leave‑buying scheme.
* 10 bank holidays.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 22nd November 2025
Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025 at the Council Offices in the Codsall Community Hub, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX
For further information, please contact one of the Environmental Health and Licensing Managers:
Lee Jamieson (l.jamieson@sstaffs.gov.uk) or Laura Nichols (l.nichols@sstaffs.gov.uk).
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