Technical Officer (Trainee Environmental Health Officer)(Temporary) - GLA13760

Glasgow Loves Christmas; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Glasgow seeks a motivated Graduate of BSc Environmental Health to join the Environmental Health service. The role offers valuable experience, a supportive work-life balance, and the potential for career advancement post-diploma. Ideal candidates will possess a degree and relevant IT skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Excellent work/life balance

Membership of the Local Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to working is essential.
• Working knowledge of the role of an Environmental Health Officer.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the Environmental Health service.
• Opportunity to apply for Environmental Health Officer role after diploma.

Skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Health with Professional Practice

Job description

Salary: £34,922.37 - £40,664.84 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate of BSc Environmental Health with Professional Practice from the University of the West of Scotland and who is due to sit their professional examination for the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health, in October 2025.

Based within both the Business Regulation and Public Health teams, you work independently to contribute to the delivery of the Environmental Health service within Glasgow.

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for an Environmental Health Officer role within the council following the award of a Diploma in Environmental Health.

A Degree in Environmental Health with Professional Practice, flexible approach to working, IT skills and a working knowledge of the role of an Environmental Health Officer within a local authority setting are essential.

The Council is currently piloting hybrid home/office working in line with government guidelines, offers excellent work/life balance, flexi time and flexible working hours options, and membership of the Local Government pension scheme.

This post is temporary for a period up to March 2026.

Interviews will be held, in person, on Thursday 12th June.

For more information contact Rachel Allan on [e-mail]

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