Environmental Health Officer ( 6 months+ temp)

Honeycomb Jobs Limited; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector Agency in Northern Ireland is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a temporary position of six months, with possible extension. The role involves enforcing Environmental Health legislation, conducting inspections, and advising on public health initiatives. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess experience in environmental health, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an environmental health related field dealing with the public.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Environmental Health legislation provisions.
• Carry out inspections and complete risk assessments.
• Advise on Environmental Health conditions prevailing in the Borough.

Skills

Environmental Health

Hygiene inspection

Data input

Education

Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with Public Sector Organisation for an Environmental Health Officer within their Community and Wellbeing directorate. Temporary for 6 months, with possibility of extension.

The Role

The successful candidate is required to undertake all relevant Environmental Health duties across Newtownards and the surrounding Borough.

Responsibilities

• To implement and enforce the provisions of Environmental Health legislation concerning Environmental Protection, Public Health, Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Consumer Protection, Tobacco Control and Licensing & Regulatory Functions of the Councils Environmental Health Service.
• To carry out inspections without supervision; to complete risk assessments of premises, products, processes and work activities to determine the level of compliance with relevant statutory provisions and take action as appropriate.
• To advise the Service Unit Manager/Head of Service on Environmental Health conditions prevailing in the Borough.
• To communicate directly and indirectly (including providing advice and assistance) with members of the public, other council officers, councillors, MLAs, MPs, to deliver key health promotion activities, Environmental Health initiatives and hazard-focused campaigns in line with current strategic priorities and up-to-date evidence bases, including national media and various statutory and non-statutory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Experience in an environmental health related field dealing with the public, businesses and representatives of organisations in an enforcement or advisory capacity.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation & enforcement practice.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of working on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Full, Clean Driving License and access to a car for work purposes.

How to apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Senior Sourcing Specialist Public Sector at Honeycomb Jobs.

Equality

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Skills

Environmental Health; Hygiene inspection; data input.

Benefits

Work From Home.