Public Protection Officer
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Job Description
Salary:36124 - 37938 pro rata
Hours per week:32 hours
Interview date:Thursday 3 July 2025
Wiltshire Environment Protecting the Environment Making Wiltshire Safe
We are looking for a Public Protection Officer to join our Environmental Protection Team in our well-established Public Protection Service.
Our Public Protection Service sits within our large unitary authority bringing together environmental protection food & safety trading standards animal health community safety licensing and pest control. Integration between these disciplines is not only encouraged but fully supported to deliver a quality service. We are looking for someone who can join our enthusiastic and creative team in meeting this objective.
As a Public Protection Officer with the Environmental Protection Team you will be instrumental in achieving both our proactive and reactive work programmes including statutory nuisance investigations (noise smoke dust and light issues) filthy and verminous premises public health funerals and planning and licensing consultations. The post-holder may also get involved in local air quality management contaminated land and private water supplies. You will work alongside a team of experienced officers who are knowledgeable dedicated hardworking and ever keen to protect the public whilst exploring innovative ways of providing a sustainable regulatory service. There is an expectation for officers to take enforcement action in order to deliver positive outcomes when required.
Our ideal candidate will either have a degree (or be working towards a relevant qualification in the field of environmental health) or have a strong understanding of the role and previous experience of working in environmental protection or a related field. To succeed in this role you will have an approachable manner excellent communication and influencing skills along with the ability to organise and independently prioritise your workload. A driving licence is essential as the role involves traveling to and inspecting sites across the district.
We welcome applications from Environmental Health graduates or those looking for a career change who are able to demonstrate the necessary skills.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Brett WarrenPrincipal Environmental Health Officer at .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
