Environmental Health Officer in Newtownabbey

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER PO2 (SCP 31 - 34) £43,149 - £46,579 per annum Attractive employer pension contribution 2 x Fixed Term Contracts (up to 12 months), 37 hours per week 2 x Fixed Term Contracts (up to 6 months) 37 hours per week Location: Mossley Mill, but post holder will be required to work across Antrim and Newtownabbey Council Borough This is an office-based position and up to one day working from home, subject to approval MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those who live in, work in, and visit the Borough and to contribute to their quality of life. Be responsible to the Environmental Health Manager for the effective and efficient performance of a wide range of duties including: (a) Enforcing all statutory provisions which fall within the remit of the Environmental Health Section. (b) Supporting the Environmental Health Manager to achieve set objectives (c) Identifying information needs within the businesses and residential community relating to Environmental Health matters (d) Devising, planning and participating in training and information campaigns to promote awareness of legislative requirements and health issues. General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) The next stage of the process will take place week commencing 23 NOVEMBER 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 7 DECEMBER 2026. A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 20 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register TPBN1_NI