Environmental Health Officer

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Employer Location: County Down
Phone Number: 03000133333
Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Web: ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/jobs

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for implementing Environmental Health Legislation on behalf of Ards and North Down Borough Council, as required by the section’s management team. The post holder will also be required to deal directly with various statutory and non-statutory organisations and members of the general public in relation to a wide variety of Environmental Health Issues. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be responsible for implementing Environmental Health Legislation on behalf of Ards and North Down Borough Council, as required by the section’s management team.
  • The post holder will also be required to deal directly with various statutory and non-statutory organisations and members of the general public in relation to a wide variety of Environmental Health Issues.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification which is accredited or recognised by the CIEH.
  • Experience in an environmental health related field dealing with the public, businesses and representatives of organisations in an enforcement or advisory capacity.
  • A valid driving licence with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or have access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post
  • Access to the internet to enable homeworking, if required.

Desirable Skills

  • Additional relevant qualifications in the field of Environmental Health.
  • Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or equivalent; such as completion of EHP Portfolio/professional discussion to become a registered EHP.
  • 3 Months experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in an enforcement or advisory capacity.
  • Additional relevant experience in the field of Environmental Health.

Further Information

1 temporary post available until 31 Oct 2027 Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.

Vacancy ID
1782847
Job ref.
ST 12974
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety
Area
Co Down
Location
Church Street, Newtownards
Salary
£40,777 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
36
Published date
20/08/2026
Closing date
03/09/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed

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