Your new company Hays Specialist Recruitment are working with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to source a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Officer to support their team for a 6 month period based from their offices in Larne. Your new role This is a fixed term contract position for 6 months, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be based in Larne working within the Public Protection, Health & Wellbeing Division reporting to the Principal EHO. Duties and responsibilities: Carry out the appropriate inspection; investigation; assessment or activity within defined Environmental Health functions. The remit of this post may cover one or more of the service areas below in the first instance. However, the post holder may be required to provide/develop expertise in any area listed as required to meet the needs of the service: Public Health Food Safety Environmental Protection Health and Safety at Work Consumer Protection Wellbeing Initiatives Private Sector Housing Dog Control Licensing Tobacco Control What you'll need to succeed Applicants must have a degree in Environmental Health and hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. AND have 1 year experience of the following: In a local government Environmental Health role. In applying knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health related legislation to determine compliance In successfully enforcing and remedying breaches. In forming effective and professional relationships with stakeholders including business owners, statutory agencies and members of the public. Hold a full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a form of transport that meets the needs of the post. What you'll get in return This is a superb opportunity to work for a large local council, ideal for someone looking for flexible working or alternatively someone seeking further council experience to help secure a permanent role with a council in environmental health. £39,862 - £42,839, pro rata 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 35 days annual leave pro rata What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: CIEH EHO Environmental Health Public Health Environmental Protection Benefits: £39 862 - £42 839