Woking Borough Council is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our dedicated Environmental Health Team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a varied and rewarding workload.

About the Role
Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing public health across the Borough. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing expert advice and guidance to residents and businesses
Conducting inspections and investigations
Taking appropriate enforcement action across all areas of environmental health

We are looking for someone with broad experience in Environmental Health, including food safety, health and safety, and pollution control. The role suits a confident and proactive individual with strong investigative, written, and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working with diverse client groups and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Flexible benefits and vehicle allowance
23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Flexi-time scheme
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted health and leisure membership
Excellent career development opportunities

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. Support will be provided by the Council, with further details available in the application pack. The ability to converse confidently with customers and provide clear advice in spoken English is essential. An assessment may be required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Emma Bourne, Head of Environmental Health – 01483 743840
Janine Knighton, Principal Environmental Health Officer – 01483 743017

Closing Date: 12 April 2026 @ 23.59

Interview Date: 22 April 2026

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