Environmental Health Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Environmental Health Officer

£51,668.94 - £53,464.45 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum

Gutters Hut, 7 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ

Permanent

Full Time

37 hours per week

Ref: SIC08558

A relocation package applies to this post and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK.

Are you an ambitious environmental health professional looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our professional and friendly team at Environmental Health within Infrastructure Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, to provide a high quality service to the public, the business community and external organisations.

As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a sound knowledge of best practice and legislation. You would be required to undertake the full duties of an Environmental Health Officer, in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies and priorities.

• Working in a supportive team
• Good training opportunities
• Excellent Terms and Conditions
• Distant islands allowance
• A comprehensive relocation package
• A chance to work across a range of island communities
• A stress-free commute to work

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary.

Please follow the link below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk

The grade of this post is L Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata) Permanent, Full Time post for 37 hours per week , 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within the UK You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited We are happy to talk flexible working We would be willing to consider part time working hours Essential Education requirements are - Possession of a degree in Environmental Health (or have received confirmation from Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) of the equivalency of other qualifications) Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. REHIS or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gutters Hut, 7 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Moar - Team Leader - Contact on 01595 744857 or email louise.moar@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Closing date: 19 February 2026.

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.