Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection)

Job Description

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 12^th December 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 19^th December 2024

Requirements

Position Title: Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection)

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House, Lothian Road, Dalkeith

Working from home: Hybrid

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £46,511.92 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.