Environmental Health Officer

MCS Group is currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation to recruit an environmental health officer on a long term temporary contract (6 months with the view to extension). Excellent hourly rate - £20.66 ph + benefits.

The Role:

• Conduct inspections, investigations, assessments and related activities across Environmental Health functions including food safety, public health, housing, licensing, environmental protection and wellbeing initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with legislation, enforcement policies and codes of practice by issuing statutory notices, preparing evidence, attending court and acting as an expert witness where required.

• Prepare reports, correspondence and responses to service requests, planning and building applications, and government consultations, providing professional advice to businesses, the public and elected members.

• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, private sector partners and working groups to enhance service delivery, promote awareness campaigns and develop joint initiatives.

• Undertake sampling, monitoring, test purchases and out-of-hours responses while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures and equipment.

• Support staff training, student placements and departmental development while maintaining accurate records, statistics and administrative systems.

• Uphold Council policies and values by promoting equality, health and safety, accountability, continuous improvement and best value in service delivery.

The Person:

• Relevant degree qualification.

• Experience in a similar role.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group. Contact via 02896935501 or z.downes@mcsgroup.jobs.

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.

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