Environmental Health Officer - DEE05880

Dundee Partnership; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Dundee is seeking a full-time Environmental Health professional to engage with the Food and Health and Safety Team or the Environment/Public Health Team. The role involves critical duties in enforcing health legislation and ensuring public safety. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant BSc degree and possess strong communication, analytical, and team collaboration skills. Flexibility and the capacity to handle diverse responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• General experience in Environmental Health fields.
• Knowledge in food safety, health and safety, environmental protection.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking food law activities and safety interventions.
• Enforcing Environmental Health legislation regarding public health.
• Responding to licensing applications and development management.

Skills

Communication skills

IT/analytical skills

Conflict handling

Presentation skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Health

Royal Environmental Health Institute Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, you will be based at home and at the office located at 5 City Square. This is a full-time position, requiring 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Jamie Landwehr at 01382 436280 or via email at [e-mail]. Alternatively, contact Nick Noon at 07951380337 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You should possess a BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification, along with the Royal Environmental Health Institute Diploma or other professional body qualifications.

Responsibilities

You will be working within either the Food and Health and Safety Team or the Environment/Public Health Team in the Regulatory Services section of City Development.

• In the Food and Health and Safety Team, your duties will include undertaking food law activities, occupational health and safety interventions, and responding to licensing applications.
• In the Environment/Public Health Team, your responsibilities include implementing, supporting, and enforcing Environmental Health legislation related to Public Health and Pollution Control, as well as responding to development management (Planning) and licensing applications.

The Individual

The ideal candidate will have general experience across all fields of Environmental Health, with knowledge in food safety, health and safety, environmental protection, statutory nuisances, air quality, and public health.

You should possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written), good computer and presentation skills, and strong IT/analytical skills. Reporting writing skills and the ability to handle conflict effectively are also essential.

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, work independently, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and approach problems methodically and creatively is required.

You should be willing to work varied and flexible hours as needed.