Test Valley Borough Council provided pay range
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Base pay range
Career Grade 6–7 £31,158 - £39,845 per annum | Full Time | Permanent
Based at Beech Hurst, Andover, working across the borough, with hybrid working options.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community while building a rewarding career?
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for someone to join Test Valley Borough Council as an Environmental Protection Officer and become part of a forward‑thinking team committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our residents and the quality of our environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity as we will invest in training and developing the right person to have a career in Environmental Health.
This is a career‑graded post, offering an opportunity to develop professionally from Grade 6 to Grade 7 and finally a Grade 8. With full support whether you’re starting out or bringing experience, we’ll help you grow through:
- Structured career progression
- On‑the‑job training and mentoring
- Support to gain relevant qualifications
- Opportunities to lead projects and contribute to emergency planning
What You’ll Do
You’ll investigate and seek to resolve a wide range of environmental issues including:
- Noise, smoke, and odour complaints
- Anti‑social behaviour and public health concerns
- Statutory nuisance investigations
- Community engagement and education
- Consult on planning applications
- Participate in out of hours rota
You’ll work closely with residents, businesses, and other council services to deliver high‑quality outcomes that make Test Valley a great place to live.
The postholder will work across the whole of Test Valley; therefore, it is essential to be able to travel to all locations, including some areas that are not accessible by public transport.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- Graduates in environmental or scientific disciplines
- Experienced professionals from similar environments with transferable skills
- Individuals with strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer service skills
In addition, we are seeking someone who is kind, empathetic, and collaborative to work as part of a friendly and dedicated team of professionals—someone who is motivated to learn and values honesty, fairness, and authenticity.
How to apply
Please ensure you view the full job description and person specification via the Test Valley Borough Council website.
To help understand if this is the opportunity for you, come along to our drop in session on Wednesday 12 November 2025 4:30pm – 7pm at The Guildhall (upstairs), Andover High Street, Andover. Officers and managers from Environmental Health will be available to discuss the role in more detail, give real‑life examples of their work and demonstrate some of the tools and equipment you may use.
If you are unable to attend our drop in session you can still speak to someone before you make your application, please contact Lorna Taylor, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 01264 368206 or via email ltaylor@testvalley.gov.uk.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunities for all and believe that employing people from different backgrounds, with a range of perspectives and experiences, helps us to deliver high quality services to residents.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer who positively encourages applications from disabled people. If, as a disabled person, you meet the minimum criteria for a job then you will be guaranteed an interview, and we will ensure any reasonable adjustments are made to the interview process so that you can be fairly assessed for the vacancy.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 November
Interviews: TBC
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Government Administration
Contact Detail:
Test Valley Borough Council Recruiting Team
