Environmental Planning & Scientific Officer

Job posted 1 month ago. Closing date: 11 January 2026.

Salary: £35,162 – £50,011 (pending evaluation) per year. Full-time, 37 hours per week. Permanent contract. Location: Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG.

We are seeking an environmental health specialist with experience of commenting on planning applications from a public health perspective. You will work with our Planning department at all stages of the planning process, providing advice and guidance on the environmental and public health impact of applications and proposed developments, and help provide evidence and expert witness evidence for appeals, hearings and public inquiries.

You will also assist with the development of policies and initiatives regarding environmental protection issues. Your detail‑focused approach will ensure that all records and databases are accurate and available to support decisions.

This is a new role and may offer the opportunity to work in the wider field of environmental health with specialist training where necessary.

The role is 37 hours per week and will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG.

We currently operate a hybrid‑working model for the majority of our roles; your working time will be divided between the office and home working.

To discuss the role in person, please contact Colin Alden, Environmental Protection Team Leader, on 01732 227186.

For further details on the role, the Council, and the benefits of working for us, please see our Candidate Pack – https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/bkhahze.

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 11th January 2026. Interviews: week commencing 26th January 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply for this job please visit ats-sevenoaks.jgp.co.uk.