Environmental Health Advisor
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield, WF1 2EBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,709 to £29,071
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
8 November 2026
19 days leftJob description
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team
We are looking to recruit an admin support officer to work in the Council’s Environmental Health Team. Primarily based within the Food Safety Team, the successful candidate will provide support and advice to members of the public, businesses and our team of officers. The Environmental Health Team carries out a wide range of functions and the role will require helping to support other teams as the need arises.
You will be an enthusiastic and effective team worker, self-motivated, well organised and with the ability to manage busy workloads. You should possess excellent skills in customer care and communication which you will use in telephone calls and emails with members of the public, businesses, and the team.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Samantha Walters Team Manager- Food Safety, Health and Safety and Infectious
Tel: 07810 152590
E-mail: swalters@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
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Provenance
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LG Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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