Regulatory Services Officer (EH and Private Water Supplies) - ARB17096

Join a close-knit team making a real difference in one of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal communities. Working in Environmental Health in Argyll and Bute means tackling diverse challenges while enjoying the natural beauty and strong community spirit of Lochgilphead or Oban. Here, your work directly supports public health, safety and wellbeing, and your voice truly matters in a team.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive.

The Regulatory Services Officer role (based in Oban or Lochgilphead) is a dynamic and impactful position focused on protecting public health by regulating private water supplies through risk assessment, monitoring and supporting improvements through our improvement grant scheme. Over 12% of Argyll and Bute's population are served by private water supplies. We will support you to develop your knowledge, experience and your career.

We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees.

We have a good track record of developing our staff and pay membership of the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that this post is not suitable for job share. To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Jacqui Middleton, Environmental Health Manager.

Telephone: 01546 604361

Email: jaqui.middleton@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager; applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.