Environmental Health Officer - Derry City & Strabane District Council Are you ready to make a real impact on health and community wellbeing? We’re looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join the public sector team at Derry City & Strabane District Council. This is a chance to work in a varied role with responsibilities spanning health promotion, environmental protection, and public health -making a genuine difference in your community. About the role:
- £20.48 per hour
- Location: L/Derry
- Monday to Friday
- 37 hours per week
- Public sector
This role offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple service areas like food control, pollution, and community health. You’ll gain diverse experience in environmental health, supported by a passionate team of professionals.What you'll be doing in this role:
- Conducting inspections on commercial and domestic properties to ensure adherence to health and environmental regulations.
- Providing professional advice to the public, businesses, and government bodies, addressing diverse issues from food control to pollution.
- Investigating complaints and enforcing statutory provisions, working closely with the Principal Environmental Health Officer to recommend and implement solutions.
- Inspection & Compliance: Inspect premises, assess risk, and enforce compliance with health and safety regulations.
Complaint Resolution: Investigate service requests, apply Codes of Practice, and implement action through education or enforcement. - Policy Contribution: Develop, review, and enhance Council policies to support continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Legal Preparation & Enforcement: Prepare statutory notices, prosecution cases, and serve as an expert witness when required.
- Public Engagement: Offer guidance to Council departments and the public on health and environmental issues, contributing to public inquiries, planning, and licensing.
- Community Health Initiatives: Develop and deliver training programs and educational initiatives to promote health and well-being.
What you'll need for this role: - Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
- Minimum of one year in Environmental Health (placement year acceptable), ideally within a team-oriented environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, strong written communication abilities, and a collaborative approach.
- Driver’s License: Full driver’s license is required.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email , or call Martina on to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.
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