Environmental Protection Officer

Grays - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 45624 - 52038

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title:Environmental Protection Officer
Salary:45624 - 52038 per annum
Grade:F
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the department

Environmental Protection Team sits within Public Protection Service and Corporate Services Directorate.

About the Role

Investigating statutory nuisances and EP public health matters to assist the team in fulfilling its statutory duties. Some outside normal working hours work is required.

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who has:

Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification
Experience of working in local government Environmental Health Team
Additional qualifications in EP work i.e. IOA CoP or Diploma

Essential qualifications:Science based A levels

Environmental Health Degree or MSc qualification

DBS Check: Enhanced

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing training and professional development
Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and local offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):16th October 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External):2nd November 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Peter Reynolds Environmental Protection Team Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

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DescriptionJob Title:Environmental Protection OfficerSalary:45624 - 52038 per annumGrade:FContract Type:PermanentWorking Hours:37 hours per weekAbout the departmentEnvironmental Protection Team sits within Public Protection Service and Corporate Services Directorate.About the RoleInvestigating statu...