Environmental Health Officer

Position: Environmental Health Officer

Package: £45-£55 per hour, HMRC rate mileage

Contract: Full time, on going contract

Location: Cover Distington up to and around the Aspatria area, office based in Workington

Are you a passionate and experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for a role where you can genuinely protect and enhance public health? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated team in Workington, covering the scenic areas from Distington to Aspatria.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, health, and hygiene of our clients community's living and working environments, and protecting consumers. You will provide expert technical advice, conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and enforce environmental health legislation across areas such as air quality, food safety, health and safety, and housing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the go-to expert for environmental health advice, guiding both staff and elected members.
• Lead and conduct detailed investigations into breaches of environmental health legislation.
• Perform crucial risk-based inspections, sampling, and testing to keep businesses compliant and communities safe.
• Support local businesses with technical advice, promoting consumer protection and economic growth.
• Develop and deliver impactful enforcement and education programs.

What you'll bring:

• A BSc in Environmental Health and registration as an Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner or with a relevant professional body.
• A minimum of 3 years of continuous environmental health experience, showcasing your commitment to professional development.
• A proven track record of leading complex investigations.
• Exceptional communication, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency with data software management.
• A valid driving license and access to a car for work travel (mileage paid at HMRC rate).

If this sounds of interest to you, please submit your updated CV! Thanks, Louis at randstad CPE Leeds.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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