Senior Environmental Health Officer

Are you an experienced Environmental Health professional looking for your next challenge?

Join our highly regarded Mid Kent Environmental Health Team and play a leading role in protecting public health, improving environmental quality, and supporting communities across Tunbridge Wells and the wider Mid Kent partnership. This role offers the opportunity to lead on specialist areas of Environmental Protection while mentoring colleagues and helping shape service delivery.

This opportunity could suit someone ready to step into their first senior role, as well as an experienced senior officer who can jump straight in. For the right applicant, we will provide the training and support needed to develop into the service’s lead officer for contaminated land over time.

About the Role

As a Senior Environmental Health Officer, you will investigate and resolve complex environmental protection matters, including noise, nuisance, pollution, waste, drainage, pests, planning and licensing consultations, while representing the Council in legal proceedings where required. You'll also provide technical leadership and support the development of less experienced officers.

You may also lead on specialist areas such as:

• Statutory Nuisance
• Environmental Permitting
• Private Water Supplies
• Contaminated Land
• Acoustics
• Air Quality Management

About You

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Holds a degree in Environmental Health and EHORB registration
✔ Has substantial Environmental Protection experience, including complex nuisance and noise investigations
✔ Can confidently manage enforcement action, hearings and court work
✔ Is an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with residents, businesses, councillors and partners
✔ Is organised, resilient and able to work independently
✔ Enjoys variety, problem-solving and making a real difference to local communities

Why Join Us?

Salary & Benefits

✅ £51,038 per annum (increasing to £52,381 after one year’s service and £53,724 after two year’s in post (subject to managerial approval)
✅ £5,000 sign-on payment (50% paid on successful completion of probation and 50% after 18 months in post.
✅ £1,000 per annum Essential Car User Allowance
✅ Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home following probation)
✅ Local Government Pension Scheme
✅ Professional membership fees paid
✅ Free staff parking

✅ Invaluable training opportunities for continued professional development
✅ Generous annual leave: 26 days (29 days after 5 year’s local government service), additional 3 days in December and bank holidays

✅ Access to HAPI, an all-in-one benefits hub

To learn more about working at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, explore the kind of place we are, work that matters with people who care, and our pay, benefits, and hybrid working.

Our team is known for its strong team spirit, supportive culture, variety of work and commitment to professional development. You'll benefit from ongoing training, opportunities to broaden your expertise, and the chance to work across a diverse and rewarding Environmental Protection portfolio.

If you wish to have an informal chat or find out more about the role, you can email Lisa Anderson, Environmental Health Protection Team Leader - email: [email removed]

Closing Date

Sunday 6 September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026

Help us create a cleaner, safer and healthier borough. Apply today and make a lasting impact in Tunbridge Wells.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.