Job Description

Environmental Health Officer

Ref: RNR002921

Salary:

42,839

p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.


We deliver Environmental Health alongside our Public Health partners which enables greater opportunities and outcomes and are looking to recruit an Environmental Health Officer within our Environmental Protection team.


At Swindon we pride ourselves on developing staff to their highest potential and as an Environmental Health Officer within the team, you will be part of this same investment.

Your next role

You will be part of a small team focusing on core environmental protection functions, including statutory nuisance, air quality, private water supplies, public health funerals as well as the regulation of industrial premises through the environmental permitting regime and providing consultee responses to planning and licensing departments. You will carry a varied and engaging caseload that spreads across these areas.


We are seeking an EHO that has a passion for enhancing people's lives through the delivery of statutory services, protecting the public, the environment, and businesses whilst supporting the delivery of our ambitious Swindon Plan.


You will engage and educate wherever practicable, whilst working closely with colleagues in the planning and licencing teams. This role will also require working with local stakeholders in a regulatory and advisory capacity. You will be expected to manage your own caseload and lead on enforcement works where appropriate and proportionate.


As an Environmental Health Officer, you will have opportunities to provide training and leadership to other staff members and will work with technical officers to enable the best outcomes for Swindon residents.


Hybrid working is encouraged, and you will be working flexibly on the district completing visits, at home as well as in the office to enable the best outcomes as part of a holistic and multi-disciplinary team providing advice, enablement, and enforcement as part of a wider public health delivery agenda.

Your background

It is essential that you have a degree in Environmental Health, & EHORB registration or equivalent, and you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of core Environmental Protection legislation, including permitting, air quality and private water supplies.


Experience in enforcement work and any post graduate qualifications relevant to the above functions are desirable.


You will possess excellent people skills allied with the proven ability to listen, explain, negotiate and influence. You will have a track record of good performance in a busy environment and demonstrate leadership skills.


The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required.


You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.


As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.


For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.


Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.


Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.


For further information about the role please contact Tobi Parker; Team Leader Environmental Health, email TParker2@swindon.gov.uk


As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.


If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk