Environmental Health Officer Saint Johns Wood, England
Job description
About the role and our team
Are you an experienced, motivated and knowledgeable Environmental Health Officer, looking to develop your career? Join our friendly team at the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture!
We are looking to appoint an Environmental Health Officer at the departments beautiful office in Thie Slieau Whallian, St Johns pictured above.
As an Environmental Health Officer working in a small team on the Isle of Man, you will have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in a broad range of Environmental Health disciplines.
If you are interested in ensuring the public has access to decent homes, safe food and a safe environment this is the job for you. You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself and contribute to consistent quality service delivery.
What can this role offer me?
If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life.
The Department’s Environmental Health Unit carries out a diverse range of statutory functions. You will be given the opportunity to be a technical lead in key areas of the department’s work and bring forward your ideas to build procedures and processes for the team.
With a strong emphasis in supporting development in our profession we are committed to ensuring our staff have the development tools required to achieve the best standards of work.
If you’re not from the Island, we can offer you Interview expenses if you are shortlisted for an interview.
Here you will be joining a strong, friendly team of individuals, who pride themselves on excellent customer service.
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.
About the Island and relocating
Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!
There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).
To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.
If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.
A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job profile, alternatively contact Kristian Cowin on 01624 685894.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.
A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required for the role.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers
