Senior Environmental Health Officer

This is a pivotal role at the heart of Public Protection. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Environmental Health concerning Domestic properties, operational service delivery and compliance with statutory duties, including:

• Statutory nuisance investigations
• Undertaking the Councils statutory duties with regards to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act Funerals
• Dealing with filthy & verminous premises and hoarders
• The investigation and satisfactory resolution of drainage defects associated to domestic premises
• The investigation and control of rodent activity within the Borough in liaison with the Council's pest control team, other services and agencies
• Enforcing the removal of longstanding fly-tipped waste from privately owned land in liaison with the Environmental Enforcement team.

You will be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.

You will also provide ad-hoc support to the Principal EHO and Section Manager and supervision of the team. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.

The key responsibilities include:

• To provide operational resilience and supervisory / technical support for the Principal Environmental Health Officer.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities, be expected to stand in/deputise for the Principal Environmental Health Officer when required and provide a high level of technical expertise in Environmental Health domestic matters, leading in one or more specific areas.
• Undertake often complex investigations / inspections / interventions to promote and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and associated guidance, including taking appropriate formal action.
• Lead / undertake the investigation of complex /multi-disciplinary cases regarding contraventions of relevant legislation
• Providing oversight, advice and guidance to front line officers, colleagues and elected members
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently to ensure satisfactory outcomes in a timely manner.
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent services, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively.

The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday, 13 th May 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are W/C Monday 8 th June 2026.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.