Environmental Health Officer - SBO09262

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the Scottish Borders is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to ensure compliance with public health legislation. The role requires excellent communication skills, a Degree in Environmental Health, and effective problem-solving abilities in challenging situations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Participation in Continual Professional Development is required.
• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the day-to-day functions of the public health team.
• Respond to service requests and ensure compliance with public health legislation.
• Communicate with stakeholders including public, businesses, and councils.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree / MSc in Environmental Health

Diploma in Environmental Health (REHIS)

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 9B

Hourly Rate: £23.12 - £24.96

Salary: £42,194.14 - £45,552.13 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

**Interviews week commencing 25th August 2025**

Role Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our Public Health team. You will carry out the day to day functions and duties of the team, responding to service requests and ensuring compliance with public health legislation throughout the Scottish Borders.

As an excellent communicator, you will have the skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including members of the public, businesses, Councillors, Officers at all levels and other agencies. You will need a pragmatic can do attitude and be empathetic and supportive but also demonstrate a robust approach to enforcement when required.

You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and be able to deal with challenging situations calmly and effectively to achieve positive outcomes.

The Scottish Borders is equidistant between Edinburgh and Newcastle, and has an excellent rail ink to Edinburgh and south from Berwick Upon Tweed and Carlisle. The Scottish Borders offers multiple opporunities for outdoor activies, in particular cycling and walking.

Essential

Degree / MSc in Environmental Health
Diploma in Environmental Health (REHIS) or equivalent
Participation in Continual Professional Development

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Andrew Phillips at [e-mail] .

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.