Bath & North East Somerset Council
Environmental Information Officer
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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we're committed to improving people's lives. We're looking for an organised, customer-focused and detail-oriented Environmental Information Officer to join our Public Protection Service and help support the delivery of vital environmental health, food safety, health and safety and trading standards functions.
About The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our Public Protection team. You'll be the first point of contact for many enquiries from residents, businesses and partner organisations, helping to ensure that requests are handled efficiently and directed to the right specialist officers.
You will play a key role in maintaining service records, managing information systems, supporting regulatory teams and ensuring the smooth administration of a range of public protection functions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring and managing shared service inboxes and incoming enquiries.
- Answering telephone and email enquiries from residents, businesses and colleagues.
- Recording, triaging and referring requests to the appropriate officers.
- Creating and maintaining records on Uniform and associated systems.
- Registering food businesses and maintaining accurate premises records.
- Processing complaints, accident reports, appeals and regulatory correspondence.
- Supporting Food Safety, Health & Safety and Trading Standards teams with administrative processes.
- Uploading and maintaining electronic documents and case records.
- Processing purchase orders, invoice requests and supporting finance administration.
- Ensuring information is accurate, auditable and maintained to a high standard.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Enjoys helping people and providing excellent customer service.
- Can communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people.
- Has strong attention to detail and can maintain accurate records.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Can manage competing priorities and work accurately under pressure.
- Is comfortable dealing with public enquiries and occasionally challenging situations.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
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Experience of working within local government, environmental health, public protection, food safety, health and safety, licensing, trading standards or another regulatory environment would be advantageous, although training will be provided. Knowledge of Uniform/IDOX systems would also be beneficial but is not essential.
What We Offer
Working for Bath & North East Somerset Council means joining an organisation that is:
- Bold innovative and focused on delivering outcomes.
- Empowered trusting staff to make decisions and develop their skills.
- Supportive collaborative, caring and committed to teamwork.
- Transparent open, honest and accountable in everything we do.
In Return, You'll Benefit From
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- The chance to make a real difference to communities across Bath and North East Somerset.
Join us
If you're an organised administrator with excellent customer service skills and a passion for delivering high-quality public services, we'd love to hear from you.
Help us deliver a service that protects public health, supports businesses and improves the quality of life for residents across Bath and North East Somerset.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Aled Williams, Service Manager - Public Protection, Email: Aled_Williams@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: 28/06/2026
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath And North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
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The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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