Environmental Public Health Practitioner

6 days ago

Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

Full time, 37 hours per week.
~ Permanent position.
~ 30 days annual leave.
~ The Council offers flexible and agile working, with excellent technology to support this.

Somerset Council’s Environmental Health team is a busy, multi-disciplinary team covering health and safety, food safety, environmental protection and private sector housing. An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking and experienced Environmental Health professional has become available within the team.
You would be expected to fulfil a range of environmental protection roles which could include:
Investigation and enforcement of noise, nuisance and other complaints.
Sampling and risk assessment of private water supplies.
Providing comments and advice on environmental aspects of planning and licensing applications.
Carrying out inspections of premises with permits under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Arranging public health funerals.
Giving advice on a range of environmental issues such as air quality and contaminated land.
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.
A good knowledge of relevant legislation and any associated codes of practice/guidance is required for this role, and experience of inspecting a range of premises and investigating complaints is essential.
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on your own initiative.
An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Staff discounts in gyms.
Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more
If you would like to discuss the role, or have any questions about applying, please contact Richard Allard, Environmental Protection Manager, richard.The Council Offices provide a pleasant, comfortable and modern working environment and a fleet of pool cars for use on official business.
A relocation allowance may apply if eligible.

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