At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in food safety, health regulation, and environmental protection.
- Company: Join Derbyshire Dales Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, welcome payment, free parking, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in one of the UK's top places to live.
- Qualifications: Experience in environmental health and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49600 - 53048 £ per year.
Environmental Health - Place and Economy Directorate
Contract type: Full time (37 hours/week); Permanent
Salary: £49,600 - £53,048 Grade 11 SCP34-37 pro-annum (this includes 10% market supplement for 3 years) Plus £4000 Welcome Payment
Are you thinking about a new opportunity? We are looking for a senior Environmental Health professional to lead our food safety, health and safety regulation, infectious disease control and animal welfare team. You might be a qualified and experienced officer already working across these disciplines at a management/supervisory level. Or perhaps you are thinking of stepping up to a management role whilst widening your knowledge and expertise. This post gives you an opportunity to make a real positive impact in one of the Top Ten places to live in the UK.
Derbyshire Dales is a council with ambition, flair and imagination. Our ‘One Team, One Council, One Purpose’ approach is about working together to create a brighter, better Derbyshire Dales. You’ll join a supportive and knowledgeable team where your technical leadership skills, regulatory understanding, and problem‑solving approach will help protect public health and enhance the local environment.
Benefits
- Welcome payment
- Competitive salary including 10% market supplement
- Free car parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Ongoing CPD
- Employee Assistance Program and voucher scheme
Information Session
Interested? Jump on a short information session Thursday 18 June at 11am via Teams to hear from the Environmental Health Manager and other key members of staff about working at Derbyshire Dales. To register for the session please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Closing Details
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026
Interview: Week commencing 20 July 2026
We do not accept CVs. Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence. If you encounter any problems applying online please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
No agencies please. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy. Applications will only be accepted via the online recruitment system.
Principal Environmental Health Officer (Commercial) in Leicester employer: Derbyshire Dales District Council
Derbyshire Dales Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where your expertise as a Principal Environmental Health Officer can truly shine. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a welcome payment and ongoing professional development opportunities, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing public health and the local environment in one of the UK's most desirable locations. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for Derbyshire Dales, where ambition meets community spirit.
Contact Details:
Derbyshire Dales District Council Recruitment Team
