Hours: 3 days (24 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Flexible
Location: Codsall Community Hub with ability for hybrid working
South Staffordshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team, working specifically within the Environmental Protection function. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that plays a vital role in protecting public health and the local environment.
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.
This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and help shape the future of South Staffordshire’s environment and public health.
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.
This is a part‑time permanent position working three days per week. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a positive work‑life balance while continuing to develop their career in environmental health.
Additional Benefits
* Great leadership, culture and working environment.
* Hybrid working across a brand‑new award‑winning Codsall Community Hub with access to electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery, and more.
* Free car parking at the Community Hub.
* 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after five years continuous service.
* Top‑class pension scheme (LGPS) with 21.8% employer contribution.
* Access to the Viv‑up Employee Benefits Scheme.
* Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and annual leave buying scheme.
* 10 bank holidays.
Contact
For further information, please contact one of the Environmental Health and Licensing Managers:
* Lee Jamieson (l.jamieson@sstaffs.gov.uk)
* Laura Nichols (l.nichols@sstaffs.gov.uk)
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
To apply, visit the Council’s job portal or contact the hiring team directly.
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