Overview
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER – Salary starting from £44,075 to £48,226. Location: Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom. Employer: East Staffordshire Borough Council / WMJobs.
East Staffordshire Borough Council is a high performing authority with a mix of town and country. Our Environmental Health Team covers a range of food businesses and housing-related work. We are committed to improving housing conditions and managing licensing activities within our area.
Responsibilities
The postholder will lead, guide and motivate members of the team, work with peers to ensure effective use of resources, and deliver positive outcomes. You will provide a senior role for the proactive and reactive work programmes for Food Safety, Housing Standards, Health & Safety and Public Health to ensure statutory duties and service delivery targets are met and that professional services are delivered to customers.
Key Requirements
You must have practical experience and a proven track record in Food, Housing or Health and Safety and hold a Bsc/Msc in Environmental Health or equivalent. We are looking for an individual with lead officer competency in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice. You must have a proven track record in providing advice and assistance to other staff/service areas within environmental health and the ability to interact effectively with the public, local communities, stakeholders, other agencies and public bodies, including challenging situations.
Skills & Experience
You must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and enforce it in a balanced way. The successful applicant should also be able to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 33 days (after 5 years continuous local government service) plus public holidays, an extra statutory day and two concessionary days.
* A flexible working scheme that allows for up to a further 16 flexi days leave per year.
* Hybrid working opportunities supporting work-life balance.
* Free car parking.
* Access to the local government pension scheme.
* Payment of professional subscriptions.
* The Council offices are based at Burton Town Hall, close to the train station.
Additional Information
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic level Disclosure & Barring Service Check. The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone including people of different ages, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Employer.
Important Notes for Candidates:
Visa Sponsorship: As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.
Personal Relationships: A candidate who knows of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.
If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Rachel Liddle, Environmental Health Manager, by emailing rachel.liddle@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk.
Closing Date Wednesday 8 October 2025.
Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. Attached documents: EV1000 - SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (1).doc
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