Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer (2 posts) - Protect and Enhance Nottingham's Wellbeing

Location: Nottingham

Department: Communities - Environmental Health and Safer Places team (Environmental Protection) and Safer Business team (Health and Safety)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Salary: £39,513 - £42,708 (depending on experience and qualifications)

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 and experienced team. These roles offer unique opportunities to advance your career while making a tangible difference in the community.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:

1. Lead intervention activities that ensure businesses and citizens comply with essential environmental health regulations.
2. Investigate complex cases in the areas of health and safety, sports grounds safety, and environmental protection, making decisions that directly affect the wellbeing of the community.
3. Advise, educate, and support businesses and the public, using your expertise to promote best practices across Nottingham.
4. Collaborate with local, regional, and national partners, contributing to multi-agency initiatives that safeguard public health.
5. Take charge of prosecutions and legal actions, leading compliance efforts and ensuring adherence to critical environmental health legislation.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who are:

1. Qualified Environmental Health professionals with a degree or diploma in Environmental Health and a certificate of registration from the EHRB (or equivalent).
2. Experienced in regulatory enforcement, with comprehensive knowledge of environmental health legislation appropriate to the role (e.g. health and safety, food safety, environmental protection).
3. Effective communicators capable of engaging with the public, businesses, and stakeholders, providing guidance, conducting inspections, and leading enforcement efforts.
4. Problem solvers who can analyse complex information, make decisive judgments, and resolve issues with confidence and efficiency.
5. Team-oriented leaders who can spearhead projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the overall success of our service.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about protecting environmental 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: 31st December 2024

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities.