Environmental Health Officer

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join its Environmental Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop practical experience across a broad range of environmental health functions while contributing to the delivery of high-quality services that protect and improve the wellbeing of Harrow’s residents and businesses.

Working within a supportive and experienced team, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to a variety of environmental health disciplines and receive ongoing guidance and professional development to build their technical knowledge, practical skills and professional competence. The role offers hands-on experience in a local authority setting, providing an excellent foundation for a career in environmental health.

This position is particularly suited to individuals who have recently completed an Environmental Health degree or those who are currently studying towards an Environmental Health qualification and wish to gain practical experience alongside their studies. However, applications are welcomed from all candidates who can demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements of the role.

The council intends to recruit either two candidates who are currently studying for an Environmental Health degree on a part-time basis, or one individual who has recently completed an Environmental Health degree through full-time study. This is a unique opportunity to develop professionally while making a positive contribution to the local community and supporting the council’s commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of the nature and scope of environmental health work in the public sector, including its contribution to improving public health
• Awareness of the core areas of environmental health and how EHOs secure improvements e.g. through informal and formal routes including enforcement.
• An understanding of the rationale for carrying out inspections/audits and investigations and an understanding of the organisation’s vision and corporate aims.
• Ability to work in and contribute to the organisation of the team.
• High degree of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to support and assist colleagues in resolving cases.
• Influencing, persuading and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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