Senior Public Protection Officer

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

About the role

Acting as an authorized officer of the Council. To be responsible for a full range of professional and specialist duties to ensure the efficient and effective discharge of the Service’s and Council’s duties, policies, procedures and practices in relation to Environmental Health and Public Protection. To contribute to the delivery of the annual service plan for the Public Protection Service.

About the candidate

Able to build effective working relationships within and outside the work service area. Ability to apply analytical skills to a range of practical problems. A commitment to implementing the policies, aims and objectives of the Council. A strong commitment to providing a service to the public. Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn new packages as required. Commitment to developing quality standards. Commitment to customer satisfaction. Ability to work on your own and as part of a team. Ability to hold confidential information. Able to enforce legal standards in an assertive but tactful manner. Able to drive with access to car for business purposes.

We welcome applications from non‑Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn or improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons during work time to help reach the desired standard.

Our offer to you

We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but also to support your development so you can progress your career with us.

In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer a range of employee benefits including flexible working, a competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.

We believe work‑life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. The role requires regular travel within Ceredigion.
• Flexi‑time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

More information about our wide‑ranging employee benefits can be found on our careers website.

Interviews

These will be held in Penmorfa, Aberaeron unless alternative arrangements are agreed with the interviewee.

Get in touch

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Heddwyn Evans on 01545 574166 or email heddwyn.evans@ceredigion.gov.uk