Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Protection Service’s Environmental Health (Pollution Control) Team and contribute to the delivery of statutory services that protect the environment and public health across Northumberland We are seeking to recruit two experienced and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer’s to take on the role of Senior Environmental Health Officer, working within our Environmental Protection and Noise and Nuisance Teams.
The Pollution Control Team consists of 14 officers delivering a wide range of statutory functions covering: noise and statutory nuisance, air quality and smoke control, regulation of private water supplies, regulation and permitting of industrial sites, identification and remediation of contaminated land and consultee to planning and licensing departments.
Senior Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection) / Senior Environmental Health Officer (Noise and Nuisance)
In either post, you will play a key role within the service. You will:
- Be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of a small team of professional staff
- Ensure the effective coordination, allocation and monitoring of work to ensure effective service delivery
- Provide technical advice, guidance and on-going support to the team
- Lead on more complex, high-risk inspections, investigations, and enforcement cases
About You
We are seeking proactive and confident professionals who can lead by example. You will bring:
- Significant professional experiencein Pollution Control or Noise and Nuisance and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation
- The ability to organise and prioritise a varied and demanding workload
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills
- A collaborative approach, with a strong commitment to team working and staff development.
The successful candidates will be expected to work closely together and provide cover across both roles.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and work alongside colleagues and partner organisations in a role that offers challenge, responsibility, and genuine job satisfaction.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health
- Registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or equivalent.
- A full driving license, valid in the UK
Previous management experience is desirable, although applications are welcomed from suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officers.
The team is based in West Hartford Community Fire Station, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3JP and sits within the Public Health, Inequalities & Stronger Communities Directorate. Hybrid working is well established.
If you would like an informal discussion about these opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact Gillian Plaice, Environmental Health Manager (Pollution Control) telephone 07811 366346 or via email gillian.plaice@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that these are full time positions but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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