Bedford Borough Council requires a qualified Environmental Health Officer in its Community Regulation team.

The team is responsible for a range of activities across the fields of private sector housing (including licensing of caravan sites), public protection, planning and pollution including statutory nuisance.

The Council also has a large number of houses in multiple occupation and has operated a successful Additional Licensing scheme since 2013.

You will need to have the ability to deal with potentially confrontational situations with confidence, have good listening and negotiation skills and be able to adapt your style and approach as appropriate to each situation. Accurate record keeping skills are essential and you should be confident using a range of databases and other electronic systems.

You should ideally be fully qualified Environmental Health Officers and be EHORB registered, or equivalent, with demonstrable relevant previous experience however we will also consider applications from new or recently qualified individuals.

Closing Date: 26th May 2024, interviews will be held week commencing 3rd June 2024.

How to apply

Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role.  The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below.  Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below.  If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability