Environmental Health Officer - Temporary post

Cornwall Council; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a temporary 18-month role. The position involves providing regulatory advice and training to local businesses, particularly in Health & Safety, while supporting Primary Authority partnerships. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional leave

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with EHORB.
• Experience in delivering training is advantageous.
• Suitable for newly qualified or nearly qualified officers.

Responsibilities

• Support Primary Authority partners and develop new partnerships.
• Provide bespoke advice to businesses across sectors.
• Deliver training sessions, especially in Health & Safety.

Skills

Health & Safety

Regulatory Advice

Training Delivery

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Environmental Health Officer - Temporary post

Join to apply for the Environmental Health Officer - Temporary post role at Cornwall Council.

Job Overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join Cornwall Council as an Environmental Health Officer in a fixed-term role for 18 months. This role involves supporting Primary Authority partnerships and engaging with local businesses to provide regulatory advice and training, particularly in Health & Safety.

Team and Service Details

The position is part of the Primary Authority and Business Regulatory Support teams within the Environmental Health department, which collaborates closely with Trading Standards and Fire Safety teams. The Primary Authority team manages 61 active partnerships across various sectors, offering support and developing new collaborations. The Business Regulatory Support team provides guidance, resources, and training to local businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Primary Authority partners and develop new partnerships.
• Provide bespoke advice to businesses across sectors like hospitality, retail, and manufacturing.
• Deliver training sessions, especially in Health & Safety.
• Assist in the development of commercial products and support business growth.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, be registered with EHORB, and meet the competency requirements under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Experience in delivering training and working in a commercial environment is advantageous. The role is suitable for newly qualified or nearly qualified officers eager to develop their skills.

Working Conditions

The position is full-time (37 hours/week), primarily Monday to Friday, with some out-of-hours and weekend work. Flexible working arrangements are available, and travel around Cornwall and possibly out of county is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional leave
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Employee discount schemes

Application Details

Please include a supporting statement and your CV in your application, demonstrating how you meet the role requirements with examples. For more information or an informal chat, contact Sue Powell or Ingrid Baker.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Existing employees should apply via their Cornwall Council email on Oracle.