Environmental Health Officer
Operating in extreme conditions can expose members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to all kinds of environmental health dangers.
As an Environmental Health Officer, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining environmental health standards throughout the Naval Service.
Managing a team of technicians, you’ll be doing everything from inspecting Royal Navy ships and submarines to securing safe water supplies and sanitation for personnel on exercise or operations in the field. And, since the Naval Service operates in every part of the world, you will too. This could mean working in remote, demanding and potentially hostile places. As part of the Medical branch, you’ll work closely with the Royal Navy’s team of Medical and Nursing Officers and other health professionals. You will be helping to keep our people safe and healthy, wherever we are and whatever our mission.
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Qualifications
Are you right for this role?
You should have the following qualifications
You’ll need a minimum 5 GCSE Grade A-C (including Math & English Language) 180 UCAS points in non-overlapping subjects, attracting a mimum of 45 points each.
BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and to be registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or national equivalent.
You should like
- A Keen Interest in Environmental Issues
- Managing People
- Working in Challenging Environments
- A Sense of Adventure
You should have these skills
- Highly Organised
- Good Problem Solver
- Good Physical and Mental Stamina
- Decisive
