Location: Hq Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA
Salary: £42,194.14 - £45,552.13 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
Grade: 9B
Contract Duration: Permanent
Interviews: Week commencing 25th August 2025
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Officer to join our Public Health team. You will carry out the day-to-day functions and duties of the team, responding to service requests and ensuring compliance with public health legislation throughout the Scottish Borders.
As an excellent communicator, you will have the skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders including members of the public, businesses, Councillors, officers at all levels, and other agencies. You will need a pragmatic “can do” attitude and be empathetic and supportive but also demonstrate a robust approach to enforcement when required.
You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and be able to deal with challenging situations calmly and effectively to achieve positive outcomes.
The Scottish Borders is located between Edinburgh and Newcastle, with excellent rail links to Edinburgh and south from Berwick Upon Tweed and Carlisle. The area offers numerous outdoor activities, particularly cycling and walking.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Degree / MSc in Environmental Health
* Diploma in Environmental Health (REHIS) or equivalent
* Participation in Continual Professional Development
* A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential for this role.
If you have a disability that precludes you from holding a driver's licence, Scottish Borders Council will consider reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability. If such adjustments enable you to undertake the travel responsibilities of the role, they will be taken into account.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to increasing workforce diversity to better reflect our communities. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We especially encourage candidates with disabilities to apply, as under the Disability Confident Employer scheme, they are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria. All appointments are made on merit.
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