Environmental Health Practitioner

Job Details

Part time – 32 hours per week

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to join our busy and professional Environmental Compliance Team.

Why Solihull?

It’s an exciting time to be working in Solihull. Our central location and ambitious growth plans mean you’ll be involved in high‑profile projects, including preparations for High Speed 2 (HS2) and major commercial and residential developments across the borough, such as Birmingham Airport, the National Exhibition Centre and Arden Cross.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work across a socially and economically diverse borough, delivering a broad range of Environmental Health services. You’ll play a key role in protecting communities and tackling issues that matter most, including:

• Environmental crime and nuisance
• Private sector housing and housing standards
• Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
• Regulatory inspections, investigations and enforcement

You’ll provide advice and guidance, carry out inspections, investigate complaints and take appropriate enforcement action in line with our policies and legislation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health or related subject
• Experience of providing regulatory advice and taking enforcement action
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of legal processes and evidence gathering
• Be confident working independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with a range of stakeholders and deal effectively with situations involving conflict.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of nuisance (desirable).
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, to enable you to attend meetings and move around sites in the Borough where much of the team’s work is delivered.

Why Join Us?

We’re a council that is small enough to care, but big enough to make a difference. You’ll be supported by an experienced team, work on varied and meaningful cases, and have the opportunity to make a real impact across the borough.

As an employee of Solihull Council, you’ll also benefit from:

• A competitive salary.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days Attractive staff benefits.
• A Flexitime scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer-friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefits: staff discounts, subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Richard Staveley, Team Manager- Regulatory Services at [contact hidden] or Team Leader - David Howes, at [contact hidden]

Closing date: 4th May 2026

Interviews will take place Tuesday, 14th May 2026

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

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