An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Protection Service in Sefton, following the creation of an additional post in the Pollution Control Team. Public Protection is busy and vibrant department undertaking statutory and regulatory functions across Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

We are looking for a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Pollution Control Team. The Pollution Control Team's areas of responsibility include:

• Investigation of commercial noise and statutory nuisance cases.
• Local Air Quality Management.
• Permitting of Industrial Sites under LAPPC/LA-IPPC.
• Statutory consultee in the Planning and Licensing regimes.
• Management of Contaminated Land.

The Role

You will be responsible for the case management of a varied workload including:

• Investigation of commercial noise and statutory nuisance complaints.
• Responding to service requests and enquiries.
• Conducting inspections and investigations.
• Responding to planning and licensing consultations.

The successful candidate shall have experience in pollution control work and regulatory enforcement. You will be an excellent team player with strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to competently organise and prioritise complex casework, both programmed and reactive.  

Requirements of the job

Successful candidates will:

• Hold an accredited degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health.
• Have an EHORB Certificate of Registration (or equivalent).
• Possess significant post-qualification experience in pollution control supported by relevant CPD.
• Have a full driving licence, valid in the UK.

The closing date for this vacancy is 15^th May 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are week commencing 22^nd June 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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