Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Reference - ADC1400 Salary details - £26421 - £28770  Job term - Full Time Hours - 37

Ashfield is renowned for its welcoming, supportive and passionate communities, the area boasts a mix of beautiful countryside, complemented by award winning urban and country parks. There are also some fantastic leisure centres and attractions for visitors. The area has excellent road, rail and transport links with three rail stations in the district, along the Robin Hood line, connecting with Worksop (to the North) and Nottingham (to the South) and access to a mix of affordable housing, schools, colleges, and shopping centres.

An opportunity has arisen within Place and Communities to recruit a Graduate who will have the opportunity to complete their practical training programme which will lead to registration and employment as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner.

The post holder will be expected to have successfully completed a Bsc (H) or Master’s degree in Environmental Health and achieve Registration as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner within 2 years of obtaining the degree.

Whilst completing the degree and practical training requirements, the post holder will be responsible for their own case load across all work areas of Environmental Health.

To apply you must have a degree in a relevant CIEH accredited Environmental Health/Public Health subject and be able to demonstrate an interest in Environmental Health and knowledge of Local Government and other health organisations. 

To be successful, you will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player, possessing excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills and experience of dealing with members of the public.

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the person specification as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide information, advice and instruction in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement.

Unfortunately this role does not offer sponsorship. 

The successful candidate will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Janet Catley-Young, Team Manager for Environmental Health  by email  at: janet.catley-young@ashfield.gov.uk  or telephone: 01623 457417

To apply, please visit: www.mansfieldandashfieldjobs.co.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Closing date: 18^th February 2024
Interview date week commencing 26^th February 2024

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.