Environmental Health Technical Officer

Orkney Islands Council is hiring an Environmental Health Technical Officer for port health services in Kirkwall, UK. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates need an Honours degree, REHIS certification, and at least two years of experience. The position is permanent, full-time (35 hours/week), and requires travel within Orkney. A valid driving license is necessary.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Planning and Community Protection

Environmental Health Technical Officer - Port Health

35 hours per week

Permanent

£39,941 - £44,120 / £21.89 - £24.18 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking a qualified and suitably experienced person to help deliver our environmental health services to the people and businesses of Orkney.

Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will have responsibility for a busy and varied caseload of environmental health work throughout Orkney - focusing primarily on port health services. You will plan and undertake, inspections and visits to vessels of all types along with taking the necessary actions to provide advice, guidance and support to ensure compliance with the law and that risks to health are appropriately managed.

Good working knowledge of port health legislation is required along with the confidence to manage your own casework and conflicting demands with limited management supervision. Out of hours work will be necessary, as will be the ability to travel throughout Orkney.

You will have an Honours degree in a relevant subject, as well as a REHIS Higher Certificate in Food Practice, to be able to work as a Food Safety Officer.

You must also be eligible to work as a food law officer within Scotland and membership of REHIS or equivalent is desirable.

To hold the role of Local Authority Competent Person you must be fully qualified and Registered with REHIS at practice as an Environmental Health Officer in Scotland and have a minimum of 2 years post qualifying and registration experience as an Environmental Health Officer in a Local Authority.

A valid medical certificate (ENG1 or equivalent) is also essential.

Given the seasonal nature of this work, the post is open to annualised hours.

You will need to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery and self-improvement by undertaking a scheme of relevant continuous professional development and be willing to help out with all aspects of environmental health work within our small team.

Orkney is regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK and if you are looking to combine your enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise in environmental health with an excellent quality of life, then we would love to hear from you.

You should hold a full current UK driving licence.

This post is subject to level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Nick Long, Service Manager Environmental Health, e-mail or telephone 01856 873535.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 May 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses may be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.