Environmental Health Officer, Harrogate

We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer, who will support the development and operational delivery of the Farming, Food and Health (Regulatory Services) team in the west of the county, covering the Harrogate and Skipton area.

Our Service

Regulatory Services includes the Councils’ Environmental Health Services and some Trading Standards functions. Its purpose is to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors to the County and to protect the interests of legitimate businesses. This is achieved by providing advice and guidance and, where necessary, by enforcing relevant legislation to deliver the Councils' statutory and non-statutory functions of Regulatory Services.

The role

As an Environmental Health Officer in Farming, Food and Health, you will protect the health of communities by investigating cases/suspected cases and outbreaks of food poisoning and food borne disease. You will ensure that food manufactured, prepared, exported, imported, and offered for sale in the County complies with hygiene, safety, and standards by working with the food industry and, where necessary, taking enforcement action. You will investigate health and safety at work incidents in line with the NYC enforcement policy and protect the health and safety of residents by inspecting and registering cosmetic premises and practitioners.

What you will bring

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will have a Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc), be a qualified Environmental Health Officer registered by the Environmental Health Registration Board, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

You will have experience of working within Environmental Health and managing conflict and complaints informally and formally. You will have knowledge of current environmental health legislation and practice, the relationship with other public agencies, knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, and experience of court proceedings. You will possess a high level of investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills and the ability to make fast-paced decisions based on evidence presented within an ever-changing environment. You will have an understanding of the political context and the ability to operate sensitively and efficiently within a political environment. You will be able to carry out tasks in compliance with safe and consistent standards and promote healthy and safe working practices.

Working for us

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days, rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.

Pension: Save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.

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Contact and Apply

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Lauren Reed on 01609 767305 or lauren.reed@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.