Description

Environmental Health Officer - 8 positions available

Permanent

Grade 5 - £42,839 - £51,356 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer or newly qualified?

Are you looking for your next role?

Would you like to work in a large diverse city where you can broaden your experience whilst also making an impact to resident’s lives?

If so, we have got just the role for you!

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's expanding Environmental Health team.

As the largest local authority in the UK, Birmingham is an interesting and unique place to work with excellent opportunities for professional development created by the challenging and varied workload. You will be joining an active, friendly, and professional team with prospects to gain further experience across a range of environmental health areas including: Food Safety, Health and Safety, Statutory Nuisance and Public Health.

We are seeking highly motivated and passionate Environmental Health Officers to join our team.

Successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking investigations, conducting inspections and enforcing a wide range of statutory provisions aimed at protecting and improving public health and the environment.

You will have:

• a Diploma/Degree/BSC/MSC in Environmental Health recognised by the CIEH

• knowledge and practical experience in the enforcement of Environmental Health legislation

• excellent communication skills (oral and written) at all levels including with residents, businesses, colleagues and partner agencies

• an ability to prioritise and manage your own workload to meet deadlines in a busy environment with competing demands

• the ability to work flexibly including some work outside normal officer hours

The requirement to drive is essential. You will be expected to travel within Birmingham for which you will be remunerated for the use of your car.

We are keen to hear from candidates who share our enthusiasm and commitment to deliver an excellent Environmental Health Service for Birmingham’s residents, businesses, and visitors.

Thinking about a career with us? Join us online for a virtual open day on 29th October 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00am. A great opportunity for you to discover everything you need to know and get your questions answered and explore what we have to offer! To receive your invite, simply email: Gurjit.Kaur@birmingham.gov.uk

You must upload a CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to ensure your experience and skills detailed fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your CV your application will not be considered. 

Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews for this post will take place in person. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.