Environmental Health Officer

PUBLIC PROTECTION BUSINESS UNIT 

Environmental Health Officer

NS11£36,648 - £38,223 (pro rata for part time)

37 hours per week, permanent role

We are happy to consider applications from candidates who are looking for part time hours and are open to discussion as to how the hours will be worked.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is situated in the historic market town of Newark, in the heart of Nottinghamshire.  We’re proud of our district and our national attractions including The National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle, Southwell Minster and Sherwood Forest.  We’re easily accessible by both road and rail boasting some wonderful parks and green spaces.  We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our community, improving lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our Business Compliance team.  You will be required to provide a high-quality service to the public and our thriving business community focussing on food and health and safety. This team also delivers Environmental Health licensing, giving you the opportunity of contributing to public health and animal welfare.

We are looking for a candidate with considerable enthusiasm for Environmental Health with excellent communication skills in order to make a positive impact and help boost service delivery. We would also welcome applications from candidates who have recently graduated or about to graduate as this is an excellent Authority to develop broad experience of Environmental Health.

We offer enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme, flexi scheme, hybrid working, a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, 1 days’ paid volunteering leave, free staff car parking* and £10 gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district. You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal discussion about this role in Business Compliance please contact Damian Wilkins - Environmental Health and Licensing Manager  on 01636 655314.

Please visit: https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/jobs/ where you can apply online. For further information please contact the HR and Training Team via: recruitment@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

*Free staff parking is valid until 31^st July 2024.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare  disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. 

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 31 January 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 5 February 2024