Environmental Health Officer / Air Quality Officer

Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich IP1 2DE

Environmental Health Officer / Air Quality Officer

£32,798 - £38,552 pro rata

22.2 hours per week

Permanent

Reference: 0348

Required as soon as possible.

As part of the Public Protection service area, you will provide a range of regulatory and enabling functions that affect the daily lives of people living, working and relaxing in Ipswich. The service is aimed at protecting and improving public health, the local environment and quality of life.

The role will involve a range of functions relating to environmental protection, particularly within the field of air quality. You will undertake a full range of enforcement duties by the undertaking of inspections and investigations as a result of enquiries, service requests, complaints or as a matter of routine; determining and taking necessary action to ensure compliance with appropriate legislation through advice, education and where necessary service of statutory notices and legal proceedings.

Some responsibility for the supervision of other officers within the team may be required.

You will need to have a degree or diploma in Environmental Health or a related field relevant to the role, be registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or recognised equivalent. You will also need to have had recent experience of working in local government or a similar organisation and have the ability to provide detailed technical advice to customers and other service areas. A Full UK Driving Licence is required.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

To find out more:

For more information about this role please contact Caroline Talbot on: (01473) 433112 or via email: caroline.talbot@ipswich.gov.uk

How to apply:

Apply online at: www.ipswich.gov.uk/jobs where you can complete the online application form for this vacancy.

Closing date: 15 July 2022.

Interview date: w/c 25 July 2022.

The assessment/interview process will be carried out via Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams or in person.