Environmental Health Officer (Environmental Protection)

North West Leicestershire District Council is a busy council, working across our communities to help people and businesses thrive. As a part of our Environmental Protection Team, you will carry out duties in relation to private sector housing & housing standards, pollution control, nuisance, adapted homes improvement grant and respond to service requests in relation to air quality and contaminated land. You will be involved in undertaking inspections and visits, investigating alleged breaches and taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. You will also support the team in relation to enviro crime and public protection caseloads. We are looking for someone who is an excellent organiser, able to manage multiple and complex cases. Your effective communication skills make it easy for you to confidently communicate and develop relationships with a variety of external agencies, organisations, residents and colleagues. You are passionate about making sure our residents feel valued because you can see the issues through their eyes.

36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £40,444 - £44,253 (including 2 temporary market supplements)
Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Leigh Oliver at leigh.oliver@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454577 or Andy Cooper at andy.cooper@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454610, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

If you would like to download the full job pack, please click on the link under attachments.

Applications must be made using the on-line application process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email hr@nwleicestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

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