Reference
HUL/25/0516
Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week)
£ £48226
Occupational group
Environmental Health
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37
Division
Public Health - Directorate
Closing Date
12 October 2025
Proposed Shortlisting Date
14 October 2025
Proposed Interview Date
04 November 2025
Place of work
33 Witham, Hull HU9 1DB
For an informal discussion please contact
Paul Key, Principal Environmental Health Officer
Contact telephone
Are you passionate about protecting public health and the environment? Do you have the expertise to regulate industrial emissions and influence planning decisions that shape the future of Hull? If so, we invite you to join our Environmental Regulation team as a Permitting Officer / Environmental Health Officer.
About the Role
This career-graded role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental regulation. You will lead on environmental permitting, ensuring emissions to land, air, and water are effectively controlled. You'll provide expert advice to planning departments, support enforcement actions, and collaborate with national bodies on major infrastructure projects.
Grade 9 Responsibilities Include:
* Acting as the Council's lead on Environmental Permitting.
* Inspecting and regulating industrial processes.
* Advising on planning applications with potential environmental impacts.
* Supporting work on contaminated land and atmospheric pollution.
* Providing guidance to businesses and the public on environmental health matters.
Grade 10 Responsibilities Expand to:
* Representing the Council nationally on Environmental Permitting issues.
* Leading on complex planning consultations.
* Advising on major Council projects with potential environmental impacts.
* Mentoring junior officers and contributing to strategic policy development.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications:
* Degree in Environmental Health or a science-related subject or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dedicated team making a real impact on Hull's environment and public health.
* Work on high-profile projects with national significance.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and essential car user allowance.
* Access professional development and career progression opportunities.
How to Apply
Visit to apply and view the full job description and person specification. For informal enquiries, please contact Paul Key, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or
Hull City Council Values
We are committed to People First, Respect, Learning, Ambition, and Partnership. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
We are committed to increasing the diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.
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