Principal Officer (Environmental Health)

Job Introduction

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

Waste, Fleet & Environmental Health are looking to recruit a Principal Officer who will be responsible for the effective development, strategic leadership, management and provision of the whole of Environmental Health Services across the Bradford Metropolitan District.

This will include management and responsibility for:

• Food hygiene and food safety inspection and control 

• Health and safety at work inspection and investigation

• Planning applications and license consultations, including government agency consultations

• Investigation and control of communicable diseases.

• Animal health and welfare inspection and investigation

• Gypsy liaison service

• Private drainage systems and public and private water supplies

• Domestic, commercial and industrial noise and prevention of public health nuisances

• Local air pollution control/integrated pollution and prevention control

• Contaminated land

• Environmental waste enforcement

• Dog warden service

• Out of hours emergency call out service

• Up to 70 staff 

 Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Health or a Diploma in Environmental Health that is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) AND 

• A Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) OR 

• Registration as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) OR

• Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

The successful applicant will prepare and present appropriate reports to senior management and elected Members including the production of Executive and Committee reports and attendance at Executive and Committees as required. They will also attend Government Committees, Public Enquiries and Employment Tribunals on behalf of the Council and attend Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, Coroners Courts and Tribunals as a professional witness and to give professional advice to Government Departments, Local Government and other Professional Associations on issues relevant to environmental protection at regional and national level.

The postholder has delegated responsibility for all Environmental Health functions district wide and will operate extensively on his/her own initiative.

 A full driving licence is essential for this post.  Please see the Job Profile for the full requirements.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Sue Spink on susan.spink@bradford.gov.uk

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .

Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.