Environmental Health Officer

Reference Number BO001849

Geographical Area Scottish Borders

Job Category Environmental Health

Contract Type Permanent

Position Type Full Time

Salary £30775.11- £35124.91

Closing Date:  Monday 3 December 2012

Hours:             35 Hours per week

Location:        Based at Galashiels Local Office (under review)

Interviews:      To be held week beginning 10 December 2012

 Please note, priority will be given to staff on the redeployment list.  

Scottish Borders Council Regulatory Services seek to recruit an Environmental Health Officer to carry out a range of duties within either of its ‘Food, Health & Safety’ or ‘Amenity and Pollution’ Teams.

The range of duties provides an interesting diversity of work with the opportunity to develop specialist lead roles within the team. Regulatory Services are committed to continuing professional development, supporting confident and effective regulators, adapting to change, and team work as a means to achieve goals and improvement. 

The post will be based at a location within the central Borders although the characteristics of the Borders, service needs of the Borders communities, and development of new ways of working, will encourage a flexible working approach.

A Diploma in Environmental Health (REHIS) or equivalent and evidence of participation in continual professional development is essential. 

If you would like to discuss the posts informally please contact Anthony Carson or  Lynn Crothers on 01896 661384 email: acarson@scotborders.gov.uk or  l.crothers@scotborders.gov.uk

Please see the attachment for further details.

  • Job Reference
    SBO001849
  • Salary Range
    £30775.11- £35124.91
  • Closing Date
    03/12/2012
  • Contact Person
    Anthony Carson or Lynn Crothers
  • Contact Email
    acarson@scotborders.gov.uk
  • Contact Number
    01896 661384