Environmental Health Officer

TN United Kingdom; Dunoon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits you in the stunning landscapes of Argyll and Bute, where you will join a dedicated team in the Council’s Regulatory Services. This full-time role involves a diverse range of environmental health enforcement tasks, focusing on public health and food safety. You will manage your own district workload, ensuring high standards are met while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working arrangements. The position also offers opportunities for professional development, including paid membership for the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland. If you're passionate about making a difference in a unique rural setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Varied workload

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Paid REHIS membership

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own district workload to ensure environmental health standards.
• Undertake operational work across the area.

Skills

Environmental Health Enforcement

Public Health

Food Safety

Workload Management

Education

REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health

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Department:

Development and Infrastructure Services

Closing date:

Friday 19th July 2024

Job Opportunity in Argyll and Bute

This is an excellent opportunity to work in Argyll and Bute within the Council’s Regulatory Services team in a very challenging yet beautiful part of Scotland. You will undertake the full range of environmental health enforcement, including public health and food safety, working with a team that faces unique challenges such as its rural geographical area, a large number of private water supplies, and a significant food manufacturing and export market.

The role requires managing your own district workload to ensure environmental health standards are met, with the ability to travel across the area to undertake operational work. This is a full-time, permanent position of 35 hours per week based in Dunoon, with consideration given to the possibility of being based in Helensburgh.

Benefits and Requirements

• Varied workload and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Paid membership subscription for the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS)

Applicants should hold the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health. We welcome applications from those aiming to sit their professional interview in 2024 or early 2025. We also offer a career pathway and supported training for applicants who have received confirmation from REHIS regarding the equivalency of their qualifications. Guidance can be found at [Insert link or guidance here].