Contract: X3 Permanent

Hours: X3 37 hours full time

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

There are 3 Environmental Health Officer roles available:

2 x Environmental Health Officer - Public Health and Safety Team
1 x Environmental Health Officer - Empty Property Enforcement Team

We are currently seeking qualified, motivated and experienced Environmental Health Officers to join the Environmental Health Team within our Planning and Public Protection Service, part of the Environment & Regeneration Directorate.

These are varied and rewarding roles, offering the opportunity to support the public health agenda and make a real difference to the lives of the residents of Neath Port Talbot.

Environmental Health Officer – Public Health and Safety (2 posts)

Working within the Public Health and Safety team of General Environmental Health, you will undertake a range of challenging enforcement and preventative interventions to support public health and protect communities.

The role combines the investigation of reactive statutory nuisance complaints arising from domestic premises with proactive and reactive Health and Safety at Work Act functions. Although the post does not have direct supervision or management responsibilities, you will be expected to provide advice and guidance to Enforcement Officers dealing with statutory nuisance and health and safety matters.

Key duties include:

Undertaking national and regional Health and Safety interventions
Investigating Health and Safety complaints and RIDDOR notifications
Attending internal and regional meetings (e.g. Safety Advisory Group, Health and Safety task groups, All Wales expert panels)
Investigating statutory nuisance complaints from domestic and commercial premises
Investigating public health matters such as drainage issues and filthy or verminous premises
Arranging Public Health funerals
Undertaking Private Water Supply risk assessments and associated sampling
Maintaining records, registers and statutory data
Preparing reports, witness statements and legal documentation
Securing evidence, issuing legal notices and taking enforcement action, including prosecutions

Environmental Health Officer – Empty Property Enforcement (1 post)

Working within the Empty Property Enforcement Team, you will undertake private sector housing and empty homes enforcement activity, working with residents, landlords and partner agencies to improve housing standards and bring empty properties back into use.

Key duties include:

Inspecting residential premises, including private rented housing
Investigating complaints relating to housing conditions
Providing professional advice to landlords and tenants
Preparing reports, witness statements and legal documentation
Securing evidence and taking formal enforcement action, including prosecutions
Maintaining accurate records, registers and statutory data

About you:

Do you have:

Current experience of working in Environmental Health enforcement, including Public Health, Health and Safety and/or housing‑related work
Sound knowledge of Environmental Health legislation, policies and best practice standards
Experience of preparing cases and attending court hearings and/or tribunals
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

You will hold:

A BSc or MSc in Environmental Health accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board, or the ability to achieve this within 12 months of appointment

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Evans or Edward Davis on

Email: s.evans@npt.gov.uk or e.davis@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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