Environmental Health Officer (2 POSTS) - WDN05922

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a passionate Environmental Health Officer to make a difference in local communities. This hybrid role involves diverse responsibilities in environmental health, food safety, and community health protection, offering flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer holding the REHIS Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent people skills and solution-oriented mindset.
• Focus on professional growth and technical knowledge in Environmental Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory nuisance investigations and private water supply inspections.
• Regulate food safety and oversee local business health and safety.
• Address nutrition, allergies, and respond to communicable disease outbreaks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health

Job description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and proactive Environmental Health Officer looking to make a real difference in local communities?

What You'll Do

Within Environmental and Community Health Protection, you will cover diverse functions including statutory nuisance investigation, private water supplies, ship sanitation inspections, private sector housing repair, HMO regulation, Private Landlord Registration, noise & vibration, air quality, and contaminated land. You will support other Groups in Environmental Health and maintain professional competence in general.

Within the Food and Business Group, you will regulate food safety and standards, oversee local business health and safety, address nutrition and allergies, respond to communicable disease outbreaks, and handle licensing consultations. The group also provides pest and dog control services.

These roles are delivered on a hybrid working model, offering the opportunity to work from home, in the field, and in the office.

What We're Looking For

An enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer with a drive for improvement. You should be solution-oriented, focused on professional growth, pragmatic, and possess excellent people skills to complement your technical knowledge in Environmental Health.

What You'll Need

To be a qualified Environmental Health Officer holding the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification.

We encourage you to share your experience and explain why you're suitable for this role in your application.

Prospective applicants can discuss the position with Eilidh Paton, Principal Officer - Environmental Health, via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 07551 254 838.

Requirements

The preferred candidate must complete a Basic Disclosure Check (Level 1) before an offer is made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling services

For more information about West Dunbartonshire Council and why we are an employer of choice, visit our website. Additional details on the benefits of working with us can be found at this link.