Environmental Health Officer

Reference: 108493

Posted:
Closing date:

Location:

Birmingham Salary: 46579 - 55224/year

Type:
Full time

Employer:

Birmingham City Council Environmental Health Officer Permanent Grade D - 46, Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme Working 36.5 hours per week Looking for your next Environmental Health role?

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking for a rewarding new challenge? Would you like to work in one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities, broadening your experience while making a real difference to residents' lives? If so, we have just the opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham City Council's expanding Environmental Health team. As one of the largest local authorities in the UK, Birmingham offers a unique and varied working environment, providing excellent opportunities for professional development alongside a challenging and rewarding workload.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will:

Conduct inspections and investigations

Respond to complaints and service requests

Enforce Environmental Health legislation

Gather evidence and preparing legal case files

Serve notices and taking enforcement action

Present evidence in court where required

Provide professional advice to residents, businesses and partner organisations

Manage your own workload to meet service targets As an authorised officer, you will be responsible for undertaking investigations, conducting inspections and enforcing a wide range of statutory provisions aimed at protecting and improving public health and the local environment.

What you'll need... We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, passionate and committed to delivering excellent Environmental Health services.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and practical experience in the enforcement of Environmental Health legislation.

Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.

Ability to build effective relationships with residents, businesses, colleagues, and partner agencies.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

Essential:

BSc (Hons), MSc or Diploma in Environmental Health accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Ability to meet the relevant qualification and competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice (England)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Business travel within Birmingham is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
* A note on qualifications – these are prescribed in the Food Law Code of Practice (FLCoP) and there is no flexibility to deviate from this. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a suitable qualification as prescribed in sections 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2 of the FLCoP. Alternatives can only be accepted if you are able to demonstrate equivalency in writing in line with section 3.2.3.5 of the FLCoP and this is submitted with your application.

Where you are ‘working towards’ your qualification your CV needs to be explicit in the stage you are currently at and the timeline for completion. Applications will not be accepted if you only hold a qualification specified in 3.2.3.4 of the FLCoP or you do not meet the requirements of 3.2.3.1 and 3.2.3.2, or 3.2.3.5.Help protect public health. Make a difference in Birmingham.

Join our Environmental Health Team today.

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