Environmental Health Officer - Environmental Health - SIC07901

Advertisement Details Environmental Health Officer - Shetland Islands Council £49,658.20 - £51,376.49 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum . A relocation package applies to this post and we will pay ...

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Environmental Health Officer - Shetland Islands Council

£49,658.20 - £51,376.49 per year inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum.

A relocation package applies to this post and we will pay interview expenses from within the UK.

Are you an ambitious environmental health professional looking for both a fresh career challenge, and a better quality of life?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our professional and friendly team at Environmental Health within Infrastructure Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with a capacity to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, to provide a high quality service to the public, the business community and external organisations.

As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as a sound knowledge of best practice and legislation. You would be required to undertake the full duties of an Environmental Health Officer, in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies and priorities.

As a Environmental Health Officer for Shetland Islands Council you will benefit from:

  • Working in a supportive team
  • Good training opportunities
  • Excellent Terms and Conditions
  • Distant islands allowance
  • A comprehensive relocation package
  • A chance to work across a range of island communities
  • A stress-free commute to work

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Please follow the link(s) below for further information -

www.shetland.gov.uk

 

Additional Information

  • The grade of this post is L
  • This post is not career graded
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
  • Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
  • If you require UK visa sponsorship please state this in your application. We will assess your suitability for the role and whether the vacancy is likely to meet the criteria for UK visa sponsorship.
  • A relocation package does apply to this post
  • We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
  • You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
  • We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gutters Hut, 7 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, Shetland. 

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Moar - Team Leader - Contact on 01595744857 or email louise.moar@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here

 

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