Environmental Health Manager (West)

Service: Environmental Health

Closing Date: Friday 17th March 2023

Do you aspire to be an Environmental Health Manager working in the beautiful west coast of Scotland.? This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a professional team delivering all aspects of environmental health across an area covering the west of Argyll of Bute and islands, including Mull, Tiree, Coll, Islay, Jura and Colonsay. 

The successful candidate will have management responsibility for delivery of the full range is environmental health across the west team geographic area as well as responsibility for food control across the full Council areas. There may be some flexibility on the area of area wide responsibility, subject to experience

You will have proven experience in managing a range of environmental health functions, including public health, food safety, health & safety and environmental compliance and proven experience in team leading. You will have good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. good organisational skills and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

The post is based in Lochgilphead or Oban however there is scope for flexible/hybrid/remote working arrangements subject to the successful candidate’s ability to deliver the workload and challenges of the post. 

The Council will provide an attractive relocation package for a successful candidate seeking to relocate to Argyll and Bute and it is highlighted that living in Argyll and Bute also provides opportunities for a high quality of life with breath-taking scenery and world class leisure opportunities including sailing, walking, cycling canoeing and camping on your doorstep.

Applicants should note that:-

This post is not suitable for job share.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is Alan Morrison, Regulatory Services and Building Standards Manager, Alan.Morrison@argyll-bute.gov.uk  , 01546 604292

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy