Principal Public Protection Officer (Environmental Protection)

Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:13/05/2026Advert End Date:18/08/2026 23:59Salary:45,091 - 50,269, (plus recruitment and retention payment of 4,500 per annum)Hours per week:Full TimeJob Category:Environmental Health / Trading Standards / LicensingVacancy ID:296294Employment Location:Middlesbrough,Post Number:4190924Number of posts:1Closing date: 18 AugFurther InformationWe have an exciting role on offer within our Public Protection service as a Principal Public Protection Officer (Environmental Protection).Middlesbrough Council’s Public Protection Service is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of all its residents, protecting the environment, protecting consumer interests, and supporting a strong local economy. We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join our Public Protection Service.Working alongside other principal officers and service managers you will play a leading role within the Environmental Protection team, delivering key statutory functions. This includes the investigation and enforcement of environmental protection issues such as noise, air quality, land contamination, as well as public health concerns including waste accumulations and animal activities licensing.You will also work across the wider Public Protection functions and on corporate matters such as emergency planning. We are particularly interested in candidates who have considerable knowledge and experience in these fields and who have proven skills, experience and qualifications in management and leadership.If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, are resilient, adaptable to change and have good interpersonal skills, we would welcome you to join our strong, friendly team.If you would like to learn more about the role and what we can offer please contact Emma Tindall, Public Protection Manager on 01642 728861 or email emma_tindall@middlesbrough.gov.uk.We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.