Job title:Environmental Health Officer/Senior Technical Officer (EHO/STO)
Salary:SO2 PO2 £36,124 - £41,511 (starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours:Full Time 37 Hours p/w
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office base at Seacroft, Leeds, with the opportunity for hybrid working
As an EHO/STO you will have a real passion for protecting public health and play a key role in helping to improve the lives of Leeds residents.
Leeds City Council isone of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody ourcouncil valuesandambitions.
About you
As an EHO/STO you will bring to the role:
A commitment to protecting and improving public health. The ability to understand and implement regulations, policy, and legislation. The ability to investigate and assess the most appropriate course of action to resolve issues. Excellent communication skills. The ability to manage a busy caseload, to work independently, and as part of the team. Self-motivation and a willingness to learn and grow. About the role
Leeds City Council are looking to recruit three Environmental Health Officers/Senior Technical Officers. Leeds is one of the largest and most diverse cities in the UK, and a key economic, legal and hospitality centre for the region. This makes it an exciting, vibrant, dynamic place to work, and will give you excellent opportunities to progress or even begin your professional career.
We welcome applicants with a range of suitable qualifications and experience levels, including recent graduates, trainees, apprentices, qualified Environmental Health Officers, or Food Safety Officers with qualifications meeting Food Standards Agency requirements.
If you are about to qualify, we know that your first job is important and you need to know you will have the support, caseload, and colleagues to help you gain the confidence, skills, and experience to set you on the right pathway for an amazing career in Environmental Health, including support through the Chartered Practitioner Programme.
Work areas include commercial Environmental Protection, Health and Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, Food Safety, and Infectious Disease Control. You can expect a mix of casework, inspections, projects and responsibility for enforcement action. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with an interest in Health and Safety or Food Safety.
How to apply
Please follow link to our Leeds City Council jobs page to see the full job description and to apply for this role - Environmental Health Officer and Senior Technical Officer - REQ002273 | Leeds Jobs
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Scott Higgins, Team Manager Food & Health Team. Call 0113 378 6586 or emailscott.higgins@leeds.gov.uk
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