This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to fulfil the role of Principal Environmental Health Officer within our Public Health Environmental Protection Team.
The successful candidate will undertake an enforcement role as an officer providing support and supervising a team of EHO’s and technical officers. They will also assist the Team Manager and Senior Management with allocation of work, work planning and performance, responses to elected members, freedom of information requests and development of policy and procedures.
Midlothian Council is a small semi-rural authority and is the fastest growing Council in Scotland with a raft of new residential developments under way and an expanding commercial sector.
The role allows for hybrid working, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to combine working from home and the office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stunning rural location less than 30 minutes journey by road or rail from the centre of Edinburgh with a small friendly team of professionals and with a varied and diverse workload.
KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
A degree or equivalent in Environmental Health plus the post graduate qualification of a Diploma from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or equivalent.
Competency in assessment and enforcement across the statutory regimes relating to Public Health and Environmental Protection
Travel throughout the area is an essential part of your job, so a driving licence and use of a car are pre-requisite.
Desirable
Chartered Member of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland or equivalent (or working towards Chartered status).
A further relevant qualification in an appropriate specialist or management field.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Detailed knowledge and extensive experience of working in the field of interest coupled with wide theoretical knowledge across Environmental Health functions.
A comprehensive understanding of the practical application of statutory regulations with an understanding of forthcoming proposed initiatives / developments / legislation.
Desirable
Significant post qualification experience in Environmental Health and a wider appreciation of the processes and procedures of local government in relation to relevant legislative matters.
Experience of managing staff
Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 19th December 2024
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