Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection) (Ref: POS000623)
Hours and Pay
- Salary
- £34,314 - £44,711 per annum
- Salary Band
- £30,001 to £40,000
- Post Type
- Permanent
- Hours Per Week
- Full time
Job and Application details
- Categories
-
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
- Directorate
- N/A
- Published Date
- 17/01/2025
- Closing Date
- 10/02/2025
You will be working as part of the Environmental Protection team responsible for enforcement of legislation relating to noise, air pollution, environmental permitting, land contamination, statutory nuisance and public health.
The role also involves reviewing environmental reports and responding to planning consultations. Ideally, we are looking for a fully qualified officer with a minimum of 2 years’ experience but welcome applications from newly/nearly qualified officers. Demonstration of a responsible and flexible approach and a commitment to providing a high-quality service are essential.
The job provides an opportunity for professional development and training to further develop your knowledge and experience.
You will need good communication and organisation skills together with IT literacy.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion please contact Carol Whelan (Environmental Health Manager) on 01325 406437
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from [email protected] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or [email protected] , who will be happy to assist.