Environmental Health Officer

Shetland Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join their professional team. This role offers excellent communication opportunities and a chance to work across various island communities. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and a relocation package. Ideal for those looking for a fresh career challenge in a stunning location.

Benefits

Good training opportunities

Excellent Terms and Conditions

Comprehensive relocation package

Stress-free commute

Distant islands allowance

Qualifications

• Possession of a degree in Environmental Health or equivalency.
• Essential to have communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality service to the public and business community.
• Undertake full duties in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of best practices and legislation

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g., REHIS)

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

£51,530.94 - £53,326.45 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum

A relocation package applies to this post and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK

Are you an ambitious environmental health professional looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our professional and friendly team at Environmental Health within Infrastructure Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, to provide a high quality service to the public, the business community and external organisations.

As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a sound knowledge of best practice and legislation. You would be required to undertake the full duties of an Environmental Health Officer, in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies and priorities.

As an Environmental Health Officer for Shetland Islands Council, you will benefit from:

• Working in a supportive team
• Good training opportunities
• Excellent Terms and Conditions
• Distant islands allowance
• A comprehensive relocation package
• A chance to work across a range of island communities
• A stress-free commute to work

Please follow the link(s) below for further information - shetland.gov.uk/

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is L
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full-Time post for 37.0 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working
• Essential Education requirements are - Possession of a degree in Environmental Health (or have received confirmation from Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) of the equivalency of other qualifications)
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. REHIS or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gutters Hut, 7 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Moar - Team Leader - Contact on 01595 744857 or email [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here