Environmental Health Officer

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will:

• Conduct inspections and investigations
• Respond to complaints and service requests
• Enforce Environmental Health legislation
• Gather evidence and preparing legal case files
• Serve notices and taking enforcement action
• Present evidence in court where required
• Provide professional advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations
• Manage your own workload to meet service targets
As an authorised officer, you 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 local environment.

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, passionate and committed to delivering excellent Environmental Health services.,
• Knowledge and practical experience in the enforcement of Environmental Health legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Ability to build effective relationships with residents, businesses, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
Essential:
• BSc (Hons), MSc or Diploma in Environmental Health accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
• Ability to meet the relevant qualification and competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice (England)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Business travel within Birmingham is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
• A note on qualifications - these are prescribed in the Food Law Code of Practice (FLCoP) and there is no flexibility to deviate from this. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a suitable qualification as prescribed in sections 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2 of the FLCoP. Alternatives can only be accepted if you are able to demonstrate equivalency in writing in line with section 3.2.3.5 of the FLCoP and this is submitted with your application. Where you are 'working towards' your qualification your CV needs to be explicit in the stage you are currently at and the timeline for completion. Applications will not be accepted if you only hold a qualification specified in 3.2.3.4 of the FLCoP or you do not meet the requirements of 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2, or 3.2.3.5.
  
  Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for a rewarding new challenge? Would you like to work in one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities, broadening your experience while making a real difference to residents' lives? If so, we have just the opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's expanding Environmental Health team. As one of the largest local authorities in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique and varied working environment, providing excellent opportunities for professional development alongside a challenging and rewarding workload., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG 30 October 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm Free tickets available: Birmingham Careers Fair Tickets What we offer in return…
• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. 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. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.