Environmental Health Officer - Mossley Mill

Contact Aileen Mark | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected] Environmental Health Officers

• Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council | Newtownabbey, Mossley Mill Do you have an Environmental Health background and are looking to build your career within the Public Sector? We have two full-time opportunities available, ideal for recent graduates with Environmental Health experience or qualified professionals seeking their next career move. Apply today to find out more. About this role: £22.37 per hour Monday
• Friday 37 hours a week Location: Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey Temporary role until 31st January 2027 Public Sector Deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday 23rd October 2026 at 10 am. However you can register your interest for future vacancies by applying today. Duties will include: To report to the Environmental Health Manager on evolving Environmental Health issues within the Borough. To contribute to the improvement of the environment, health and wellbeing of the business and residential community by identifying and prioritising needs, devising, organising and participating in appropriate education and promotion programmes. To inspect/audit and risk assess premises on a proactive and reactive basis across the full range of Environmental Health functions as required in accordance with relevant legislation, approved codes of practice or guidance, and performance targets within the Department. Liaise and work collaboratively with other organisations to achieve Council’s corporate objectives. Investigate and resolve complaints across the full range of Environmental Health functions. Make decisions and recommendations on the appropriate legal or non-statutory action to be taken in accordance with duties and authorisation assigned to the post holder, having regard to legal requirements, Codes of Practice and Council policies.

What you'll need

Level 6 qualification or master’s degree in Environmental Health, which entitles you to membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health A minimum of 6 months’ relevant experience in Environmental Health Skilled and persuasive communicator Ability to exchange information orally and in writing, complicated or sensitive information with a wide range of audiences Ability to achieve targets Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office Applications Analytical and Judgemental skills required to interpret complex information and solve difficult problems.

Knowledge and understanding of current Environmental Health Legislation Knowledge of the issues facing Local Government in Northern Ireland and the public's expectations of regulatory services. Full current driving licence or if disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport Please note due to the duties of the post requiring enforcement of legislation, a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Check will be required through Access NI Standard Access Ni check is required for this role.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email aileen @riadaresourcing.com or call Aileen on 028 2563 1555 to find out more. Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.