Environmental Health Officer

Vivid Resourcing; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to deliver statutory services and respond to public health inquiries. The role supports hybrid working, requiring on-site attendance three days weekly. Candidates should be qualified EHO with at least three years of experience and strong knowledge of environmental health legislation. Additional benefits include competitive pay and potential contract extension based on service needs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work across varied regions

Possibility of contract extension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a local authority or agency environment.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental health legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory environmental health services according to legislation.
• Respond to service requests for public health and environmental protection.
• Provide expert input for licensing and planning consultations.

Skills

Independent workload management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Officer

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Health Officer
Hours: 28–35 hours per week
Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Inside IR35)
Location: Scotland (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 4 Months (with potential to extend)

I am pleased to be supporting a Scottish local authority in recruiting an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their team on an initial 4‑month contract, with scope for extension.

Role Purpose

This position is ideal for an Environmental Health professional who enjoys varied casework and wants to remain hands‑on across a diverse and scenic local authority area. The service welcomes both generalist EHOs and specialists, including those with strengths in food safety, environmental protection, public health, or broader environmental health functions.

You will:

• Deliver statutory environmental health services in line with current legislation.
• Respond to service requests across public health and environmental protection.
• Provide expert input to licensing and planning consultations.
• Carry out health and safety interventions.
• Conduct food safety inspections (where authorised).
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate and compliant statutory records.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory environmental health functions across the authority.
• Respond to complaints and service requests relating to public health and environmental protection.
• Provide professional advice on planning and licensing consultations.
• Undertake health and safety duties as required.
• Complete food hygiene inspections (if authorised).
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Support the service with hybrid working, attending onsite for three days each week.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a local authority or agency environment.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental health legislation.
• Ability to manage workload independently and effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Ability to attend onsite 3 days per week.

Desirable

• Food safety authorisation.
• Experience working within rural or remote communities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work across a varied and scenic region.
• Possibility of contract extension depending on service needs.

If this role sounds of interest and you’d like to explore it further, feel free to send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If the position is close to what you’re seeking but you need some adjustments, please apply and we can discuss options.

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