Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection) - MID06759

Midlothian Council, as the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Public Health Environmental Protection Team. Applications will be considered for either a Principal Environmental Health Officer or an Environmental Health Officer.

The successful candidate will undertake an enforcement role in accordance with the appropriate job description and criteria outlined below. The role allows for hybrid working, giving the successful applicant the opportunity to combine working from home and office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a stunning rural location less than 30 minutes journey by road or rail from the centre of Edinburgh, joining a friendly team of professionals to undertake a rewarding and diverse workload.

• Environmental Health Officer – Grade 8 Salary: £41,802.34

Knowledge:

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Health plus the post graduate qualification of a Diploma from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or equivalent.
• Travel throughout the area is an essential part of your job, so a driving licence and use of a car are pre-requisite.

• Principal Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 Salary: £46,511.92

Knowledge:

• A degree or equivalent in Environmental Health plus the post graduate qualification of a Diploma from the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or equivalent.
• Competency in assessment and enforcement across the statutory regimes relating to Public Health and Environmental Protection.
• Travel throughout the area is an essential part of your job, so a driving licence and use of a car are pre-requisite.

Desirable:

• Chartered Member of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland or equivalent (or working towards Chartered status).
• A further relevant qualification in an appropriate specialist or management field.

Experience:

• Essential:
• Detailed knowledge and extensive experience of working in the field of interest coupled with wide theoretical knowledge across Environmental Health functions.
• A comprehensive understanding of the practical application of statutory regulations with an understanding of forthcoming proposed initiatives/developments/legislation.

• Desirable:
• Significant post qualification experience in Environmental Health and a wider appreciation of the processes and procedures of local government in relation to relevant legislative matters.
• Experience of managing staff.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th May 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025

Requirements:

• Position Title: Principal Environmental Health Officer (Public Health Environmental Protection)
• Directorate: Place
• Location: Fairfield House, Lothian Road, Dalkeith
• Working from home: Hybrid
• Contract Status: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
• Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £46,511.92 per annum.

Responsibilities:

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

The Individual:

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.