Job Introduction
Environmental Health Officer Environmental Protection
(P01419)
Starting salary £47,907pa with progression to £51,246pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)
37 hours per week (hybrid working)
Permanent contract
We are looking for a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Environmental Protection Team at Welwyn Hatfield.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of a prominent public-facing service, offering the opportunity to shape standards across the borough.
You will be working from our vibrant office in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. We offer flexible working to achieve a good work life balance, generous annual leave, ongoing professional development, discount to the council owned leisure facilities and much more. To see our full list of employee benefits visit My Rewards – Careers
We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme. Curious about how much a pension with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out.
Our CORE values - Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent guide everything we do.
In this role, you will play a key part in protecting public health and responding to complaints and service requests across the borough.
You will work with a wide range of businesses and stakeholders, providing clear advice, taking proportionate enforcement action, and contributing to safer communities across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
- To discharge the Council's responsibilities under environmental protection legislation and interpretation of compliance with legal requirements.
- Conduct investigations of incidents, persons, premises or activities as required for the service area
- To work both as part of a team and independently, seeing cases through from start to completion, including the service of notices and preparing prosecution cases, whilst maintaining accurate records.
- Provide input into licensing and planning consultations.
- Manage a varied caseload effectively.
- To work in partnership with other teams within the Council and outside agencies to deliver the best outcomes within the legislation and means available to the service.
- To provide an excellent service to residents to promote a better environment and healthy lifestyle using a range of intervention strategies, including enforcement, education and advice.
About You:
- You will be a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and have a degree or equivalent qualification.
- A track record of seeing complex cases through to conclusion and seeking service improvements.
- Ideally, experienced in environmental protection related matters, and confident in making proportionate decisions.
- Strong communicator, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
The role is hybrid with office attendance 2/3 days a week, subject to service needs. You will be required to attend the office more often during your training. This role involves working outside of normal office hours when required, including occasional evenings.
The post holder will have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across the borough.
For an informal discussion, please contact Liz Bailey, Head of Regulatory Services at l.bailey1@welhat.gov.uk
Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
We suggest that you download the role profile as this will not be available online once the vacancy closes.
Closing date for applications is 11 October 2026
Remote assessment will be held on 15 October 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 23 October 2026
We are changing:
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by WHBC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation – Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
