Environmental Health Officer

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Job Details

Protective Services currently has an Environmental Health Officer vacancy within its Environmental Health (Water, Caravans and Private Housing Standards) team.

The role will primarily involve work relating to Private Housing Standards and Caravan Site Licensing, including the investigation and enforcement of alleged contraventions of legislation, dealing with customer queries, the inspection of businesses/premises, and the assessment of applications related to licencing. There will also be an opportunity to participate in project-based work, working closely with colleagues across Fife Council and partner agencies.

The role will involve attendance at multi-agency meetings, responding to Councillor / MSP enquiries and on occasion may involve statutory nuisance investigations, providing responses to consultation requests and undertaking tasks relating to Private Water Supplies.

The main duties relate to regulatory activities including where required the enforcement of various statutes in assisting the Service Manager and Lead Officers in the discharge of Environmental Health functions.

You will be required to work on your own and with other team members, to carry out the duties and functions of the team. You will also work with and refer to a range of other Council services and partner organisations. Working out with normal hours is required, including participation in Standby Service covering out of hours incidents & attendance at public meetings etc.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we’d like to hear from you:

Candidates must hold the REHIS Diploma in Environmental Health or received confirmation from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) of the equivalency of their qualifications (further information on this process can be obtained by e-mailing contact@rehis.com).

Applications from individuals due to sit their REHIS Professional Examinations in 2026 are welcome.

You should have:

• Detailed knowledge of Environmental Health subject material as it relates to Private Housing Standards, Caravan Sites and Public Protection
• Knowledge of other Environmental Health legislation.
• Detailed knowledge of Enforcement Procedures as they relate to Environmental Health issues.
• Ability to meet targets and work to deadlines.
• Sound organisational ability.
• Rational, methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work, and lead, effectively within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator.

Work is undertaken in a blended/hybrid style that will include office access up to 50%, with site and homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For Further Information Please Contact: Rob Bowditch (rob.bowditch@fife.gov.uk) or Beverley Green (Beverley.Green@fife.gov.uk)