Principal Environmental Health Officer

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer to lead on Health & Safety and Animal Health & Welfare functions within the Environmental Safety and Health Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of officers within the team as well as working with the Public Protection Manager in identifying work priorities and developing work procedures and plans. There will be a requirement for the successful person to be involved in all areas of work carried out by the team. The team is a busy, friendly and professional team carrying out a range of Environmental Health work covering Pollution Control, Statutory Nuisance (from commercial and industrial premises), Animal Health & Welfare, Air Quality and Health & Safety. The team are also consultees for planning applications and under The Licensing Act 2003. A full driving licence and access to their own vehicle will be necessary as travelling around the borough is a requirement of the post. We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous leave entitlement of 30 days (excluding bank holidays) rising to 34 days with 5 years continuous service.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it! You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents