Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection) - MID06759

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a stunning rural location with a forward-thinking local authority. As a Principal Environmental Health Officer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring public health and environmental protection. This position offers hybrid working, allowing you to balance your time between home and the office. Join a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work that impacts the community positively. If you're passionate about environmental health and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health and a postgraduate qualification from REHIS.
• Extensive experience in Environmental Health functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and upcoming legislative changes.
• Undertake enforcement roles in Public Health and Environmental Protection.

Skills

Environmental Health Knowledge

Statutory Regulations Understanding

Assessment and Enforcement Competency

Staff Management Experience

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Postgraduate Diploma from REHIS

Job description

Job Description

Principal Environmental Health Officer / Environmental Health Officer

Midlothian Council, the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Public Health Environmental Protection Team. Applications will be considered for either a Principal Environmental Health Officer or an Environmental Health Officer.

The successful candidate will undertake an enforcement role in accordance with the appropriate Job Description and criteria outlined below.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing the successful applicant to combine working from home and from the office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stunning rural location, less than 30 minutes by road or rail from Edinburgh city centre, joining a friendly team of professionals to undertake a rewarding and diverse workload.

Environmental Health Officer – Grade 8 Salary £41,802.34

Knowledge

A degree or equivalent in Environmental Health plus a postgraduate qualification of a Diploma from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or equivalent.

Travel throughout the area is essential, so a driving licence and access to a car are prerequisites.

Principal Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 Salary £46,511.92

Knowledge

Essential

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Health plus a postgraduate qualification of a Diploma from REHIS or equivalent.
• Competency in assessment and enforcement across statutory regimes relating to Public Health and Environmental Protection.
• Travel throughout the area is essential; a driving licence and access to a car are prerequisites.

Desirable

• Chartered Member of REHIS or working towards Chartered status.
• A further relevant qualification in an appropriate specialist or management field.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience and detailed knowledge of working in Environmental Health functions.
• Understanding of statutory regulations and upcoming legislative changes.

Desirable

• Post-qualification experience in Environmental Health and knowledge of local government processes.
• Experience managing staff.

Application Details

Closing date: Sunday, 4th May 2025

Interview date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025

Position Details

• Title: Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection)
• Location: Fairfield House, Lothian Road, Dalkeith
• Working pattern: Hybrid, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Hours: 36 hours/week, 52 weeks/year

Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, with a minimum salary of £46,511.92 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the PSN Code of Connection, including completing a disclosure check.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying or need adjustments, please email [e-mail].

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation; internal candidates may be prioritized for some vacancies, which could affect application timelines.

Eligible candidates include trainees in Midlothian Council Training Programmes, care-experienced persons, and those with specific qualifications or criteria outlined.