Job Description
Job DescriptionTo assist the Service Manager in the implementation of the functions of the Environmental Health Section in relation to the enforcement of all relevant legislation and approved Council policies to protect the general health and wellbeing of the residents in Moray and manage the performance and work allocation of the team.\n \nManage a team of Officers delivering Environmental Health Services protecting Public Health particularly in Food Law, Private Water Supplies, Animal Health and Contaminated Land. This will include preparing FOI information, preparing performance monitoring reports at individual, team and service level, allocating workloads across the team, prepare for and contribute to the handling of audits of the service, appraising staff and performance providing feedback to individuals, teams and the service manager. Assisting the Service Manager in the development of policies, strategies and systems of work to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service and modernisation of working practice including the shift to digital.ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for the management of and work allocation of the Environmental Health team, performance monitoring and reporting.\n \nDeputising for the Service Manager when required.\n \nContribute to the formulation and implementation of and complying with the objectives, policies and procedures of the Environmental Health Section.\n \nProvide professional expertise support and advice on Environmental Health functions.\n \nLiaison with other Departments and Agencies on all aspects of Environmental Health.\n \nRepresent the Council on outside bodies.\n \nContribute to the effectiveness of the Service.The IndividualConsiderable post qualification experience in Environmental Health\n\nMember of the Royal Environmental Health Institute or Equivalent\n\nDiploma in Environment Health or equivalent\n\nExcellent oral/written communication skills\n\nAnalytical approach\n\nIT Skills\n\nNegotiating Skills\n\nSelf confident and self motivated\n\nSound knowledge of range of Environmental Health duties\n\nAble to lead a team of officers\n\nMotivational skills\n\nInitiative and creativity\n\nAble to plan, delegate and monitor team workload\n\nSatisfactory enhanced ‘Disclosure Scotland’ return required\n\nYou will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van\n\nAbility to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines\n\nEffective organisational and time management skills\n\nAppreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, the importance of confidentiality\n\nAbility to relate well with all levels of staff and customers\n\nWillingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required\n\nWillingness to accept direction/delegation\n\nA commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards\n\nConfident and assertive\n\nAppreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality\n\nAbility to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces\n\nAbility to work in an open plan office\n\nAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service\n\nAbility to work in different offices dependent on service requirements\n\nAble to work in a wide range of business environments, e.g. retail, factories, farms etc\n\n\n\nClosing Date: 12 June 2026\n\nStarting Salary: £59,170.15\n\n£31.39 per hour\n\n36.25 hours per week\n\nInterviews to be held week commencing 15 June 2026.\n\nFor further information contact: Lynsey Glover, Service Manager Community Protection at [email protected].
