Environmental Health Officer- Public Sector

Are you ready to make a difference in your local area?

We're recruiting on behalf of a Local Goverment team to add an environmental health officer- A vital role dedicated to safeguarding the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of residents, workers, and visitors across the Borough.

The role:

• Enforcing all relevant Environmental Health legislation and supporting the Environmental Health Manager in achieving departmental objectives.

• Identifying information and training needs within the business and residential community, and planning awareness campaigns to promote compliance and wellbeing.

• Inspecting, auditing and risk assessing premises across a full range of Environmental Health functions.

• Investigating and resolving complaints, providing professional advice, and taking appropriate enforcement or educational action.

• Preparing statutory notices, prosecution files, and acting as an expert witness when required.

• Liaising with government departments, businesses, and community organisations to deliver effective partnerships and service improvements.

• Assisting with emergency responses such as pollution incidents, infectious disease control, or food safety investigations.

• Contributing to policy development, service improvement initiatives, and health education programmes.

• Providing guidance and supervision to students or newly appointed Environmental Health Officers.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• Qualification in Environmental Health and previous experience.

• Competence in IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health legislation.

• A full current driving licence (or access to suitable transport if a disability prevents driving).

What's in it for you?:

• Salary: £41,654 per annum.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 02896935501.

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MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

"This position is subject to an Enhanced (Basic/Standard) criminal record check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position".

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