Environmental Health Officer

Flexsource NI are currently recruiting for Environmental Health Officers in the Newry and Downpatrick area’s on full time, temporary assignments, paying £21.24 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, visits and investigations across environmental health functions including food safety, health & safety at work, housing, environmental protection, tobacco control, consumer protection and public health.
• Investigate complaints and enquiries, ensuring responses meet service standards and performance targets.
• Deliver sampling programmes, surveys and monitoring activities, analysing results and taking appropriate follow-up or enforcement action.
• Assess and provide professional input on planning and building control consultations, advising on environmental and public health impacts.
• Prepare technical reports, evidence and documentation, including reports for Council and committee meetings.
• Gather and retain evidence in accordance with relevant legislation and attend court proceedings as a witness when required.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, elected members, contractors, statutory agencies and community groups.
• Support environmental health projects, funding applications and monitoring returns within the service area.
• Participate in incident response and emergency situations, including support outside normal working hours when required.
• Assist with training, awareness activities and mentoring of students, work placements and new staff where required.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification in Environmental Health that meets the requirements for professional practice.
• Relevant experience working within Environmental Health services, including inspections, investigations and regulatory enforcement.
• Knowledge of environmental health legislation, codes of practice and regulatory procedures.
• Experience preparing technical reports and providing professional advice.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and implement appropriate enforcement action where required.
• Full current driving licence and access to transport to meet the requirements of the post

If you are an Environmental Health Officer interested in making a positive impact within local communities, please get in touch with Ciaran  on 02890725600 for a confidential conversation. Even if you’re just open to hearing more about the role, we would be happy to discuss the opportunity.