Environment Officer / Environmental Health Officer
Woking Borough CouncilWoking, South East
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with Woking Borough Council based in Woking. The advertised salary is £35,274 to £49,645 per year. Applications close on 5 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement
Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.
Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.
While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.
UK Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
AI Use in Applications
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.
All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.
Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our dedicated Environmental Health Team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a varied and rewarding workload.
Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing public health across the Borough. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert advice and guidance to residents and businesses
- Conducting inspections and investigations
- Taking appropriate enforcement action across all areas of environmental health
We are looking for someone with broad experience in Environmental Health, including food safety, health and safety, and pollution control. The role suits a confident and proactive individual with strong investigative, written, and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working with diverse client groups and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role.
- Competitive salary: up to £35,273 for an Environment Officer and between £35,274 and £49,645 for a qualified Environmental Health Officer (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Flexible benefits and vehicle allowance
- 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time scheme
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted health and leisure membership
- Excellent career development opportunities
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. Support will be provided by the Council, with further details available in the application pack.
The ability to converse confidently with customers and provide clear advice in spoken English is essential. An assessment may be required.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
- Emma Bourne, Head of Environmental Health – 01483 743840
- Janine Knighton, Principal Environmental Health Officer – 01483 743017
Closing Date: 5 November 2026 - 23:59pm
Interview Date: 17 November 2026
How this role compares
We hold 243 council vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £36,264. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 370 of them in South East.
You have 15 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 28 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Woking Borough Council has 4 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
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