Environmental Health Officer
| Posting date: | 06 November 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 December 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG1 6HS |
| Company: | Nottingham City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3026 |
Summary
Environmental Health Officer – Protect and Enhance Nottingham’s Wellbeing
Location: Byron House, Nottingham NG1 6HS
Department: Resident’s Services – Community Protection: Environmental Health and Safer Places
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time 37 per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: £39,153 (Level one) rising to £42,708 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part time)
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of Nottingham’s citizens? Nottingham City Council is seeking dedicated and skilled Environmental Health Officers to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career while making a tangible difference in the community.
Why Nottingham City Council?
Joining our Environmental Health team means stepping into a role where your work directly contributes to the public good. You’ll be part of a passionate team focused on regulatory enforcement and compliance, ensuring that Nottingham remains a safe, healthy, and thriving place to live and work. With a mix of hands-on fieldwork and strategic influence, this position is ideal for those who want to see the real-world impact of their efforts.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead enforcement activities that ensure businesses and citizens comply with essential environmental health regulations.
- Investigate complex cases in areas such as food safety, housing standards, and environmental protection, making decisions that directly affect the wellbeing of the community.
- Advise, educate, and support businesses and the public, using your expertise to promote best practices across Nottingham.
- Collaborate with local, regional, and national partners, contributing to multi-agency initiatives that safeguard public health.
- Take charge of prosecutions and legal actions, leading compliance efforts and ensuring adherence to critical environmental health legislation.
The Challenges and Rewards
This role is not for the faint of heart. You’ll face a variety of challenges, from navigating complex legal scenarios to handling high-stakes inspections. Your ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and manage diverse tasks will be essential. The challenges you encounter will push you to grow, but they also bring the immense satisfaction of knowing your work has a direct and lasting impact on the community’s wellbeing.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates who are:
- Qualified Environmental Health professionals with a degree or diploma in Environmental Health and a certificate of registration from the EHRB (or equivalent).
- Experienced in regulatory enforcement, with comprehensive knowledge of environmental health legislation across domains like food safety, housing, and environmental protection.
- Effective communicators capable of engaging with the public, businesses, and stakeholders, providing guidance, conducting inspections, and leading enforcement efforts.
- Problem solvers who can analyse complex information, make decisive judgments, and resolve issues with confidence and efficiency.
- Team-oriented leaders who can spearhead projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the overall success of our service.
Elevate Your Career
This role offers the perfect environment for professional growth. You’ll tackle high-profile cases, lead significant projects, and influence the future of public health in Nottingham. The experiences and achievements you gain here will be invaluable to your career development.
What’s in It for You?
- Generous Annual Leave: 26 days per year, rising to 33 days after five years of service, plus bank holidays—and the option to buy additional leave.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our defined benefit pension scheme, offering an 17.9% employer contribution.
- Smart Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that fits your needs, with hybrid working options tailored just for you.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, discounted fitness memberships, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
- Exclusive Discounts: Save on shopping, cinema tickets, and more with our employee discount schemes.
Make a Difference in Nottingham
If you’re passionate about protecting public health, eager to take on challenges, and ready to make a significant difference, we want to hear from you. Join Nottingham City Council and play a key role in safeguarding and enhancing the lives of our citizens.
Closing date: 30th November 2024
Ready to Make an Impact?
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking council at the forefront of Nottingham’s development. If you’re driven, ambitious, and ready to take on a role where your work will truly matter, we encourage you to apply today.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career and make a real difference in Nottingham! Apply now and be part of our success story.
For an informal chat to learn more about the role, please call Richard Taylor, Environmental Health, Safer Places and Pest Control Manager on 0798 333 4709 or email him at richard.taylor@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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