* Pay Level: 7 £41,873 to £47,238 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1096 per annum
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: 37
* Location: Slough, Berkshire/ Hybrid
The closing date for applications is 26th October 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd November 2025
What you'll be doing:
Duties will include responding to and investigating complex complaints in relation to nuisance, fly tipping, pests, stray dogs, animal welfare, and other environment issues and offences. The post holder will be required to take formal action, including the service of financial penalties and prosecution. The role will also be responsible for discharging the Council's duties in relation to public health burials.
In addition, this work could include inspections and site visits to ascertain compliance with applicable environmental legislation and any other legislation, codes of practice, and regulations used or applied within the remit of the role and the service's responsibilities.
You must have a comprehensive environmental health knowledge to effectively support and supervise the Senior Housing Enforcement Officers you are responsible for.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring officers follow robust operating procedures and keep these under routine review. You will need to stay up to date with relevant environmental health legislation/guidance to help inform the team.
You will need to be an excellent communicator with the ability to effectively organise workloads on your own. You will need comprehensive computer skills and be able to effectively deliver verbal communications. Excellent report writing skills and the ability to create / oversee comprehensive prosecution files a paramount requirements for this role.
What you'll be doing:
Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career, with a genuine opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months' service in the post, until the maximum level of the spinal column has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
We offer a wider range of great benefits, including:
* Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
* Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Tax - free childcare and childcare services
* Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
Right to Work:
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before submitting an application.
Interested?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represent the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.
How to Apply:
Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you
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