Environmental Health Officer (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) - WDN05922

ZipRecruiter; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Dumbarton is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer. The role involves diverse responsibilities including food safety regulation, inspections, and statutory nuisance investigation. The ideal candidate will hold a REHIS Diploma and demonstrate excellent people skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Employee wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Officer.
• Experience in environmental health practices.
• Ability to conduct statutory nuisance investigation and health safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cover diverse environmental health functions including investigations and inspections.
• Regulate food safety and health at work.
• Support community health with pest and dog control services.

Skills

Solution-oriented

Excellent people skills

Technical knowledge in Environmental Health

Education

REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent

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 a diverse range of 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 also 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 health and safety at work, manage 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 development, 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 its equivalent.

We look forward to hearing from you! Please share your experience and explain why you're the right candidate 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 candidate will need to complete a Basic Disclosure Check (Level 1) before a formal offer is made.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. 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 annually up to 35 days, plus 8 public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing supports, including occupational health and counselling services

We encourage you to apply and tell us about your experience and motivation for this role.

For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs and learn why we are an employer of choice.

Further information on the benefits of working with us can be found at http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs.