Environmental Health Officer

Job Title:Environmental Health Officer

Department: City Management and Communities

Unit: Public Protection and Licensing

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's health and well-being? Join our dynamic team in City Management and Communities, where we are committed to maintaining high standards and contributing to the well-being of our community.

Purpose of Job:

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing and organizing the effective provision of specialist Environmental Health technical skills and knowledge. Your primary focus will be to maintain and safeguard standards related to people's health and well-being, contributing to the delivery of the council's objectives and priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities of the current role:

Service Delivery:

• Deliver a specialist service, carrying out a range of skilled activities in Environmental Health to maximize service quality and continuity.
• Maintain, develop, and review systems, processes, and procedures, managing small projects or contracts to secure a cost-effective service and continuous improvement.

People and Partnerships:

• Provide experienced, qualified advice and guidance in Environmental Health to colleagues and managers.
• Liaise and communicate effectively within the council and externally to consult on plans and projects, share knowledge or best practices, and champion the council's approach to improving services.

Resources / Financial Management:

• Assist with the monitoring, analysis, and management of delegated budgets, funding, and resources.
• Support the development of outcome-based commissioning models and/or income generation opportunities to ensure value for money.

Values and Behaviors:

• Positively demonstrate the council's values and behaviors in your role to support the achievement of the corporate vision.

Compliance:

• Understand and comply with relevant legal, regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements and standards.
• Escalate/report concerns to management as appropriate.

Equality and Diversity:

• Familiarize, uphold, and promote the aims of the council's equality and diversity policies in the course of day-to-day work.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce Environmental Health policies, using specialist technical skills and knowledge.
• Conduct routine or unplanned visits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation, taking necessary actions to improve conditions.
• Investigate complaints from the general public, providing advice and assistance to householders and businesses.
• Give talks at public inquiries, meetings, and exhibitions, ensuring compliance through education, advice, and enforcement.
• Take enforcement action, initiate legal proceedings, and prepare/give evidence in court.
• Promote and ensure integration of Environmental Health with all other services across the Council and with other partners for a coordinated and seamless operation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 A levels and 5 GCSE (including Maths and English)
• Degree/Diploma in Environmental Health/relevant qualification
• Completion of practical training
• Work experience in Environmental Health or related field of work
• Further qualification in Environmental Health disciplines

Skills, Interests, and Qualities:

• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Care and attention to detail
• Ability to understand and explain legislation, procedures, and requirements
• Good people skills, for dealing with individuals from all backgrounds
• A good level of scientific and technical understanding
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and provide solutions to problems
• Assertiveness and tact
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team