Environmental Health Officer- Temporary

Honeycomb; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an Environmental Health Officer in Northern Ireland for a temporary position of 3 months with potential extension. The role involves enforcing Environmental Health legislation, conducting inspections, and communicating with the public and stakeholders. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent, with experience in an environmental health field, and possess excellent communication skills. A clean driving license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an environmental health related field dealing with the public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Environmental Health legislation concerning various fields.
• Carry out inspections and complete risk assessments without supervision.
• Communicate with the public and other officials effectively.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Capability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision

Basic knowledge of relevant legislation & enforcement practice

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with Public Sector Organisation for an Environmental Health Officer within their Community and Wellbeing directorate. Temporary for 3 months, with possibility of extension. The successful individual will need a full, clean driving license for the purposes of the role.

The Role

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

Duties would include but not be limited to:

• 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, to 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.

Contact

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 on 02896 207050.

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