Environmental Health Officer

Oyster Partnership; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Scottish local authority is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its team on a hybrid basis. The role involves delivering statutory environmental health functions, responding to public health service requests, and conducting inspections. Applicants should have EHO qualifications, a minimum of three years' experience, and strong knowledge of relevant legislation. Communication skills are essential as you will interact with various stakeholders. This position allows for three days on site each week, offering flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a local authority or agency setting.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental health legislation.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory environmental health functions in line with current legislation.
• Respond to service requests across public health and environmental protection.
• Provide professional input into licensing and planning consultations.
• Carry out health and safety interventions as required.
• Conduct food safety inspections if authorised.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate statutory records and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Workload management

Education

EHO qualification

Job description

Environmental Health Officer

Location: Scotland (Hybrid – 3 days on site) Contract: 4 months, potential extension Rate: £45-£50 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 28–35 per week Start: ASAP

A Scottish local authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its team on a hybrid basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys varied casework, values flexibility, and wants to remain hands‑on across a diverse and scenic region.

The service is open to both generalist EHOs and specialists, so whether your strengths lie in food safety, environmental protection, or broader environmental health duties, your expertise will be welcomed.

Role Overview

You’ll play a key role in delivering statutory environmental health functions across the authority. The work spans public health, environmental protection, licensing and planning consultations, health and safety, and—where authorised—food safety inspections. Hybrid working is supported, with three days per week required on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory environmental health functions in line with current legislation

• Respond to service requests across public health and environmental protection

• Provide professional input into licensing and planning consultations

• Carry out health and safety interventions as required

• Conduct food safety inspections (if authorised)

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners

• Maintain accurate statutory records and documentation

Requirements

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a local authority or agency setting

• Strong working knowledge of environmental health legislation

• Ability to manage workload independently

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Essential

• EHO qualification

• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

• Ability to attend on site three days per week

Desirable

• Food safety authorisation

• Experience working in rural or remote communities

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