Environmental Health Officer

ABC Food Law Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary service seeks a full-time Environmental Health Officer to contribute to various Environmental Health activities, including Food Safety and Pollution Control. The ideal candidate should have a CIEH accredited Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This hybrid role encourages skill development, offering a flexible working environment with responsibilities across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Environmental Health department preferred.
• Candidates working toward completing the EHP Portfolio may also apply.
• Individuals with experience in specialist Environmental Health areas encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general duties within a multidisciplinary Environmental Health service.
• Work across various Environmental Health activities including Food Safety and Pollution Control.
• Provide high-quality customer-oriented service and deal with complex situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Report writing

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

CIEH accredited Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Environmental Health Officer to undertake a general duties role within a small, friendly, multidisciplinary service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their skills across a variety of Environmental Health disciplines, to compliment an existing specialism or to enhance future job opportunities.

The Service covers the full range of Environmental Health activities, including Public Health & Statutory Nuisance, Pollution Control, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, Infectious diseases, Private Sector Housing and the provision of Housing Grants.

This is a hybrid working opportunity with the expectation of flexibility to support business needs.

Key Skills and abilities

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to have good listening and negotiation skills.

• Ability to write reports and keep detailed, concise and accurate records.
• Capable of dealing with confrontational situations confidently, calmly yet assertively, and impartially.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, understanding own impact on others.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload efficiently and effectively, and to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to the provision of a customer orientated quality service.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and flexible approach to your work and relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to assimilate, analyse and translate technical and statistical information.
• Pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to be sensitive to the political environment and able to deal with difficult customers and situations.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care

A full UK drivers license is required and access to own private vehicle for work purposes.

Experience

You should have previous experience working within an Environmental Health department, be it during training or post qualification, however we may also consider candidates with Environmental Health degrees who are currently working towards completing their EHP Portfolio.

Those currently working in, or have previous experience of, any specialist areas of Environmental Health are encouraged to apply, as you will have the opportunity to further develop your specialist area skills, knowledge and experience within a wider role.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a CIEH accredited Degree / Diploma in Environmental Health and be registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or be a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (or higher grade.)