Environmental Health Officer (2 POSTS) - WDN05922

ZipRecruiter; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a passionate Environmental Health Officer to make a difference in local communities. The role involves a diverse range of responsibilities, including food safety regulation and environmental inspections, with a focus on professional growth and community health. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer with REHIS Diploma or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic and solution-oriented with a focus on professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory nuisance investigations and private water supply inspections.
• Regulate food safety and local business health standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

People skills

Education

REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and proactive Environmental Health Officer looking to make a real difference in local communities?

What You'll Do

Within Environmental and Community Health Protection, you will cover a diverse range of functions including statutory nuisance investigation, private water supplies, ship sanitation inspections, private sector housing repair, HMO regulation, Private Landlord Registration, noise & vibration, air quality, and contaminated land. You will also support other Groups in Environmental Health and maintain professional competence in general.

Within the Food and Business Group, you will regulate food safety and standards, oversee local business health and safety, nutrition, allergies, respond to communicable disease outbreaks, and handle licensing consultations. The group also provides pest and dog control services.

These roles are delivered on a hybrid working model, offering the opportunity to work from home, in the field, and in the office.

What We're Looking For

An enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer with a drive for improvement. You should be solution-oriented, focused on professional growth, pragmatic, and possess excellent people skills to complement your technical knowledge in Environmental Health.

What You'll Need

To be a qualified Environmental Health Officer holding the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health or its equivalent.

We encourage you to apply and tell us about your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

Prospective applicants can discuss the position with Eilidh Paton, Principal Officer - Environmental Health, via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 07551 254 838.

Requirements

The candidate must complete a Basic Disclosure Check (Level 1) before an offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 35 days, plus 8 public holidays
• Employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application, where you can share your experience and explain why you are the right fit for this role.

For more information about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/.

Additional details on working with us can be found at http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/.