Environmental Health Officer

Job in Larne, County Antrim, BT40, Northern Ireland, UK

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Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08

Job specializations:

Government
Public Health, Environmental & Urban Planning

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39862 - 42839 GBP Yearly GBP 39862.00 42839.00 YEAR

Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment are working with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to source a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer to support their team for a 6-month period based from their offices in Larne.

Your new role

This is a fixed-term contract position for 4-6 months, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be based in Larne working within the Public Protection, Health & Wellbeing Division, reporting to the Principal EHO.

Duties and responsibilities:

Public Health
Food Safety
Health and Safety at Work
Consumer Protection
Private Sector Housing

What you'll need to succeed

Applicants must have a degree in Environmental Health and hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

AND have 1 year experience of the following:

In a local government Environmental Health role.
In applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance
In successfully enforcing and remedying breaches.
In forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public.

Hold a full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a form of transport that meets the needs of the post.

What you'll get in return

This is a superb opportunity to work for a large local council, ideal for someone looking for flexible working or alternatively, someone seeking further council experience to help secure a permanent role with a council in environmental health. £39,862 - £42,839, pro rata. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 35 days annual leave pro rata.