Environmental Health Practitioner
We're looking for two Environmental Health Practitioners to join our Community Protection Service and make a real difference to the health, wellbeing and environment of our communities.
Whether you're an experienced Environmental Health professional or a graduate looking to start your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to work that has a direct impact on people's lives.
💼 Career graded opportunity
Appointments can be made at either Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner or Senior Environmental Health Officer level, depending on qualifications and experience.
🔎 What you'll be doing
You'll join either our Nuisance Action Team, investigating statutory nuisance complaints, or our Environmental Protection Team, working on areas such as:
- Air quality
- Contaminated land
- Planning consultations
- Private water supplies
- Environmental permitting
As part of the role, you'll
- Deliver regulatory, enforcement and public protection services
- Provide specialist environmental health advice and guidance
- Respond to public health incidents and emergency situations
- Work closely with partners, stakeholders and local communities
- Support service improvement and high-quality customer service
- Prepare reports and represent the council where required
💚 Why join us?
This is your chance to build a rewarding career while helping to create safer, healthier and more sustainable communities across County Durham. You'll be supported to develop professionally, work alongside experienced colleagues, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Alongside meaningful work, you'll benefit from
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 32 days annual leave
- Flexible, home and office working
- Retail discounts through Vivup
