We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and resourceful Environmental Protection Officer who specialises in Animal Welfare to assist in the delivery of the work of our Animal Welfare Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for enforcing a wide range of legislation and providing advice in line with Council policy and government requirements.
You will be joining a busy, friendly and professional team in a beautiful part of the world and will work in a wide range of subject areas in a variety of settings. You will also thrive in a busy environment and enjoy a challenge.
Applicants will ideally hold a recognised Animal Welfare qualification, preferably Level 3 Ofqual recognised Animal Inspectors Qualification. Additionally, they will have experience in animal handling, enforcement interventions, excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a range of different communities, stakeholders and businesses.
Your role would be to promote and protect public and animal health and welfare in a range of statutory and non-statutory areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an environment requiring direct interaction with the public and dealing with service requests. You should be thorough and diligent with a genuine interest in solving problems. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with good literacy skills and an ability to produce and maintain accurate records. They will also be proficient in the use of IT, including competency at using MS Office applications.
This is an extremely diverse role requiring an unusually wide range of qualities. A full UK driving licence is a must, and you will need to demonstrate a real passion for animal welfare and to providing excellent customer service. The role may include some out of hours work, usually by arrangement, but sometimes at very short notice as part of a reactive service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Alex Myrie by e-mail in the first instance: [email protected]
Please view the following job description and person specification for full details of the purpose, accountabilities, scale and requirements of the Environmental Protection Officer (Animal Welfare) role.
CLOSING DATE: 3rd August 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 12th/13th August 2026
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and value the diverse lived experiences they bring.
We recognise the wide range of cognitive strengths that contribute to delivering high-quality services.
We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
