Environmental Health Officer Part-time - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyA large public sector organisation based in Ballymena who provide environmental services to the Mid and East Antrim area including Food Safety, Consumer Protection, Pollution control, Licence and Permits, Health and Safety and Noise control.

Your new roleThis is a temporary contract position for an initial duration of 9 months. You will be based in Ballymena and report to the Principal EHO. This is a part-time role, working 29.6 hours/ 4 days per week.

Duties and responsibilities:

Carry out the appropriate inspection; investigation; assessment or activity within defined Environmental Health functions.The remit of this post may cover one or more of the service areas below in the first instance.However, the post holder may be required to provide/develop expertise in any area listed as required to meet the needs of the service:

• Public Health
• Food Safety
• Environmental Protection
• Health and Safety at Work
• Consumer Protection
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Private Sector Housing
• Dog Control
• Licencing
• Tobacco Control

What you'll need to succeedApplicants must have a degree in Environmental Health and hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health AND have 1 year's experience of the following:

• In a local government Environmental Health role.
• In applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance
• In successfully enforcing and remedying breaches.
• In forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders, including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public.

Hold a full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a form of transport that meets the needs of the post.

What you'll get in returnThis is a superb opportunity to work for a large local council, ideal for someone looking for flexible working or alternatively, someone seeking further council experience to help secure a permanent role with a council in environmental health.

£38,626 - £41,511, pro rata

29.6 hours / 4 days per week

34 days annual leave pro rata

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