Senior Public Protection Officer / Public Protection Officer

North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work, and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environments, with over 100,000 residents across 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people choose to live.

Our Public Protection Team plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and safety across this diverse district, which includes market towns and seaside resorts. The team faces a range of regulatory challenges in various working environments.

You will work closely with businesses to ensure they produce, prepare, and serve food that is safe to eat. You will also help ensure compliance with duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. As a key member of the Public Protection Team, the successful candidate will undertake regulatory activities, including enforcement. Please note there is one vacancy, and the level of appointment will depend on the essential criteria met.

We’re seeking a self-motivated and qualified Environmental Health Professional experienced in food safety inspection and enforcement to join our highly regarded department. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality public services and possess skills such as clear communication, excellent customer service, and workload prioritization. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career and contribute to supporting and protecting the residents, visitors, and businesses of North Norfolk.

For an informal discussion, please contact Emily Capps (Assistant Director for Environmental and Leisure Services) at 01263 516274 or emily.capps@north-norfolk.gov.uk. The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on Sunday, 6th July. We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient suitable candidates are received. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 21st July 2025. Applications for part-time hours will be considered.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our community and workforce. We value differences and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit. Our coast and environment are particularly important to us. Recognizing the threat of climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency and developed a Net Zero strategy. All staff have a role in achieving our carbon reduction targets. Our culture supports learning and growth through courses, e-learning, and daily work experiences. We maintain open communication with updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our recognized union is UNISON. Our Cromer office is modern, well-lit, and clean, with onsite lunchtime catering and free parking.

As a large employer in the district, we offer several benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Discounts portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, home electricals, and EV car leasing

You will also enjoy:

• A good work-life balance, with many roles supporting hybrid work (if applicable), requiring a stable internet connection
• 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service (full-time roles)
• Access to a local government pension scheme based on career average earnings

We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief, marriage, or civil partnership.