Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Public Protection Officer (Environmental Health)

Job Reference:

PCPR00008D1MTE

Location:

County Hall, Ruthin / Hybrid working

Salary:

Grade 9 (37,938 - 41,511 per annum) 2025 pay award pending

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:

4th August 2025

About the role:

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive and high performing team.

Working within our busy Housing & Pollution team, in this role you'll be responsible for maintaining & improving housing standards across the County by working with key stakeholders such as Rent Smart Wales, Fire & Police Authorities.

You will be expected to have previous experience of undertaking detailed property inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System to assess potential hazards and be familiar with taking enforcement action including the service of notices and preparing schedules of work to bring the property up to the required standards. We have both mandatory and additional HMO licensing schemes in Denbighshire and so previous experience in this field of work would be advantageous. You will also have the opportunity to work with other officers in the team including Pollution when required.

We want the right people to join our busy Public Protection team and make a real difference to the lives of our residents and visitors. You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and diligent.

The Council is committed to support your continued professional development and also your CIH / CIEH Professional Fees will be reimbursed.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Andrew Lord on 01824 706087.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,938.00-41,511.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you hold a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health or Housing Studies? Essential requirement.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhuthun, LL15 1YN

Application deadline: 04/08/2025
Reference ID: PCPR00008WD1MTE