Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Protection Officer / Environmental Health Officer £32,597- £36,363 / £36,363 £40,777 Full time 37 hours a week Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeitthrive. About the role Do you want to make a difference? You have an exciting opportunity to be part of our Regulatory Services section within the Environmental Health Team. You will be part of a team delivering a quality service on issues that are often complex and can have a negative impact on quality of life. As part of the Environmental Health Team, you will also be involved in their wider activities including air quality. Environmental Health Officers and qualified Environmental Protection Officers will also be expected to deputise and support the management functions of the Environmental Health Team Leader. About you We are looking for a highly motivated professional (an Environmental Protection Officer or an Environmental Health Officer), who is skilled in the effective use of our powers under environmental protection, food safety and health and safety at work legislation. Our outgoing officer brought valuable expertise in air quality, contaminated land and wider Environmental Health functions (including planning, licensing and LAPPC permits), and while we would ideally recruit a similarly qualified EHO, we appreciate the current market challenges. As such were also keen to hear from recent Environmental Health Graduates or EPOs who are working towards full EHP registration. If youre passionate about environmental protection and keen to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team, wed love to hear from you. A Full Driving license is required. Benefits 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more

Location: Rugby, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 8/3/2025