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Environmental Health Officer - Fully Qualified.3470

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/02/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/02/2021 23:59
Salary:
£28,672 - £36,922
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Vacancy ID:
193932
Employment Location:
West Hartford Fire Station and H.Q
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
28 Feb
Further Information
Description - External
Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Team)

2 full time posts



The Council

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our resident’s means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working



The Service

The two posts are based within the Housing & Public Protection Service.



The role

An opportunity has arisen for two forward thinking Environmental Health Officers to become part of the Housing & Public Protection Service’s Commercial Team. You will effectively deliver programmed food hygiene inspections, investigate infectious disease cases and outbreaks, respond to complaints, service requests and enquiries, taking necessary enforcement action to improve standards and protect public health. Experience across the broad spectrum of environmental health would be desirable.

You will be an excellent team player and a competent individual used to dealing with complex routine and reactive case work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and presentation are essential.



We are offering:

A starting salary between £28,672 - £36,922 depending upon experience and qualifications.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A wide range of staff benefits including flexible working and competitive annual leave provision.



Essential requirements:

The successful candidates will possess a relevant qualification in Environmental Health to degree standard or equivalent, have or be working towards EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent, and preferably significant post qualification food safety experience with relevant CPD. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who may currently be working within other fields of Environmental Health. The posts are based in Cramlington, but will involve travel throughout the County. Applicants must be able to meet the transport requirements of the posts.



For further information about these vacancies, please contact Mark Mitchell (01670 623796 / mark.mitchell@northumberland.gov.uk) or Robert Graham (01670 623799 / robert.graham@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.

CLOSING DATE 28 FEBRUARY 2021

To view a copy of the Job Description and Personal Specification please click here

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please click here.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk

Internal Description
Description - Internal
Environmental Health Officer (Commercial Team)

2 full time posts



The Council

Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our resident’s means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working



The Service

The two posts are based within the Housing & Public Protection Service.



The role

An opportunity has arisen for two forward thinking Environmental Health Officers to become part of the Housing & Public Protection Service’s Commercial Team. You will effectively deliver programmed food hygiene inspections, investigate infectious disease cases and outbreaks, respond to complaints, service requests and enquiries, taking necessary enforcement action to improve standards and protect public health. Experience across the broad spectrum of environmental health would be desirable.

You will be an excellent team player and a competent individual used to dealing with complex routine and reactive case work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including negotiation and presentation are essential.



We are offering:

A starting salary between £28,672 - £36,922 depending upon experience and qualifications.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A wide range of staff benefits including flexible working and competitive annual leave provision.



Essential requirements:

The successful candidates will possess a relevant qualification in Environmental Health to degree standard or equivalent, have or be working towards EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent, and preferably significant post qualification food safety experience with relevant CPD. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants who may currently be working within other fields of Environmental Health. The posts are based in Cramlington, but will involve travel throughout the County. Applicants must be able to meet the transport requirements of the posts.



For further information about these vacancies, please contact Mark Mitchell (01670 623796 / mark.mitchell@northumberland.gov.uk) or Robert Graham (01670 623799 / robert.graham@northumberland.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.

CLOSING DATE 28 FEBRUARY 2021

To view a copy of the Job Description and Personal Specification please click here

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please click here.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.