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Environmental Health Officer PAY SCALE- Band 11: SCP 29 to SCP 33 (£38626 - £42708) CONTRACT TYPE - Permanent LOCATION - Shropshire Council HQ, The Guildhall, Shrewsbury CLOSING DATE - 31/08/2025 Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life. Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you’re working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county’s assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture. About the role We are looking for a highly motivated fully qualified, registered Environmental Health Officer to work within our busy Health Protection Team. You will be responsible for enforcing food hygiene, food standards and health and safety legislation in a broad range of premises in one of our area teams in Shropshire. About you You should have preferably two years’ experience in a regulatory field and be able to work both independently and with the support of a close team as well. We work on a hybrid basis either working remotely and within our new Headquarters in Shrewsbury on a regular basis. Applications from Graduates will be considered, subject to pay award. Benefits We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including: Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy. Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs) Employer contribution Pension SchemeShropshire County Pension Fund Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave) Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments. Access to counselling and occupational health services Staff networks How to apply We would love to get to know you more so please give us a call if you would like to discuss this role or our team. For further information contact either: Pamela Roberts - Principal Officer on 01743 253727 or Stuart Vasse – Principal Officer on 01743 256125 When you are ready to apply, you will need to complete the online application form detailing what you can bring to the role which is outlined within the job description and how you meet the job requirements within the person specification. We look forward to hearing from you! Environmental Health Officer – Shropshire Council#J-18808-Ljbffr