Environmental Health Officer

Argyll & Bute Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking an Environmental Health Officer on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. The role offers the chance to work in a supportive team, providing environmental health assessments and advice. Competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working options, are offered. Applicants should have a degree in Environmental Health and relevant experience. The organization is committed to diversity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Learning and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with practical environmental health assessments.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental health assessments for the district.
• Provide advice on health regulations and policies.
• Support the team with various environmental initiatives.

Skills

Experience in Environmental Health

Knowledge of environmental policies

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

Location: Kilmory Castle, Argyll and Bute Council at Kilmory Castle, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RT

Salary: £44,090 - £47,703 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Looking to develop your career and join a close-knit team making a real difference in one of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal communities. This post is for you!

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. An award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

A great opportunity for experienced or newly qualified Environmental Health Officers to develop your experience across all areas of environmental health on a temporary one year contract, based in Lochgilphead, to provide maternity cover. You\'ll have your own district to cover and get to know, with the support of the wider team. We pay REHIS membership fees and will support you in developing your experience and your career, with opportunities for CPD throughout the year.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships/ leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and learning and career opportunities. We also embrace a modern approach to work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the benefits of a positive work-life balance to employee wellbeing and productivity. We take a flexible first approach to employee requests to change the way that they work. Whilst balancing such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.


• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance.

To apply for this vacancy, please click Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Jacqui Middleton, Environmental Health Manager


• Telephone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]


• Reference: ARB17425/ 031449

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

We do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.