Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with Public Sector Organisation for an Environmental Health Officer within their Community and Wellbeing directorate. Temporary for 6 months, with possibility of extension. The Role - the successful candidate is required to undertake all relevant Environmental Health duties across Newtownards and the surrounding Borough. Duties would include but not be limited to: To implement and enforce the provisions of Environmental Health legislation concerning Environmental Protection, Public Health, Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Consumer Protection, Tobacco Control and Licensing & Regulatory Functions of the Councils Environmental Health Service. To carry out inspections without supervision; to complete risk assessments of premises, products, processes and work activities to determine the level of compliance with relevant statutory provisions and take action as appropriate To advise the Service Unit Manager/Head of Service on Environmental Health conditions prevailing in the Borough. To communicate directly and indirectly (including providing advice and assistance) with members of the public, other council officers, councillors, MLAs, MPs,To deliver key health promotion activities, Environmental Health initiatives and hazard focussed campaigns in line with current strategic priorities and up to date evidence bases. and national media, and various statutory and non-statutory bodies. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification. Experience: Experience in an environmental health related field dealing with the public, businesses and representatives of organisations in an enforcement or advisory capacity Basic knowledge of relevant legislation & enforcement practice Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Excellent written and oral communication skills Capable of working on own initiative with minimal supervision Full, Clean Driving License and access to a car for work purposes. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Senior Sourcing Specialist Public Sector at Honeycomb Jobs on. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Skills: Environmental Health Hygiene inspection data input Benefits: Work From Home