EHO (Environmental Protection)
Hartlepool Borough Council · Manchester, England
EHO (Environmental Protection) at Hartlepool Borough Council, based in Manchester, England, paying £43,149 - £46,579 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £43,149 - £46,579 per annum
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 17 hours ago
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
Bang in line with the market for local government
Reference 8f68113461a86e70fb25d5806255d39ec4737980
About the role
Senior Environmental Health Officer will be appointed on Band 12 £43,149 - £46,579. Fully qualified Senior EHOs will receive a market forces supplement of £4500, this applies from 1st July 2026 - 30th June 2027, to be paid in July 2027 (pro-rata and paid for months completed in post).
(GRADUATE EHOs will be appointed on Band 11 £39,481 - £42,123)
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hartlepool Borough Council’s Public Protection division. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers for a permanent Senior EHO post in the Environmental Protection Team.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to undertake the requirements of their role. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate recent enforcement experience.
The roles will suit experienced officers however applications are also encouraged from trainee or graduate candidates. Support to achieve fully qualified and professional status will be provided as part of a career progression scheme. Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and prior experience.
The successful candidates will possess a relevant qualification in Environmental Health to degree standard or equivalent, be a registered Environmental Health Practitioner holding an EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent, or be working towards Chartered Status, with preferably significant post qualification experience and relevant CPD.
Experience across the broad spectrum of environmental health would be desirable as all officers will respond flexibly to complaints, service requests and enquiries relating to statutory nuisance. This post will provide an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience.
Details of the post are provided below:-
Senior EHO (Environmental Protection) (1 Post) REF: 103162
As part of the Team, you will effectively inspect local authority permitted industrial sites, respond to planning consultations, monitor air quality across the borough, respond to a variety of environmental protection complaints, service requests and enquiries, taking necessary enforcement action to improve environmental standards and protect public health.
Full details of the post can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Officers need to be excellent team players and competent individuals used to dealing with complex routine and reactive case work. You will have the ability to provide sound, reasonable judgement particularly while working under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and presentation are essential. Recent relevant enforcement experience is desirable.
The post is based in Hartlepool and will involve travel throughout the borough.
Some of the benefits that the post attracts include; flexible working hours, generous annual leave entitlement, access to the local government pension scheme and training opportunities.
For further information please contact:
Zoe Craig, Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection) on (01429) 523325;
or
Sylvia Pinkney, Assistant Director (Regulatory Services) on (01429) 523315
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning [phone removed] or by sending an e-mail to [email removed].
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com
PLEASE NOTE- All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
(GRADUATE EHOs will be appointed on Band 11 £39,481 - £42,123)
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hartlepool Borough Council’s Public Protection division. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers for a permanent Senior EHO post in the Environmental Protection Team.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to undertake the requirements of their role. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate recent enforcement experience.
The roles will suit experienced officers however applications are also encouraged from trainee or graduate candidates. Support to achieve fully qualified and professional status will be provided as part of a career progression scheme. Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and prior experience.
The successful candidates will possess a relevant qualification in Environmental Health to degree standard or equivalent, be a registered Environmental Health Practitioner holding an EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent, or be working towards Chartered Status, with preferably significant post qualification experience and relevant CPD.
Experience across the broad spectrum of environmental health would be desirable as all officers will respond flexibly to complaints, service requests and enquiries relating to statutory nuisance. This post will provide an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience.
Details of the post are provided below:-
Senior EHO (Environmental Protection) (1 Post) REF: 103162
As part of the Team, you will effectively inspect local authority permitted industrial sites, respond to planning consultations, monitor air quality across the borough, respond to a variety of environmental protection complaints, service requests and enquiries, taking necessary enforcement action to improve environmental standards and protect public health.
Full details of the post can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Officers need to be excellent team players and competent individuals used to dealing with complex routine and reactive case work. You will have the ability to provide sound, reasonable judgement particularly while working under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and presentation are essential. Recent relevant enforcement experience is desirable.
The post is based in Hartlepool and will involve travel throughout the borough.
Some of the benefits that the post attracts include; flexible working hours, generous annual leave entitlement, access to the local government pension scheme and training opportunities.
For further information please contact:
Zoe Craig, Environmental Health Manager (Environmental Protection) on (01429) 523325;
or
Sylvia Pinkney, Assistant Director (Regulatory Services) on (01429) 523315
If you need help to complete the application form, then support is available from the Council's Jobs & Skills Service. You can contact the team by phoning [phone removed] or by sending an e-mail to [email removed].
Further information on training to upskill and boost your CV is also available online at www.hartlepooljobsandskills.com
PLEASE NOTE- All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you also check your junk mail.
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Reference: 8f68113461a86e70fb25d5806255d39ec4737980 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 30 Sep 2026 · Listed via Hartlepool Borough Council
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