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Environmental Health Officer
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Environmental Health
Salary: Grade G – £37,938 – £41,511 per year
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Hybrid/home working is available for this post.
Closing Date: Monday, 11th November at midnight.
Erewash is a forward-looking borough in a wonderfully rich and diverse community named after the river which flows through its landscape. Most importantly, it is a borough with ambition and the vision to build on its history and its successes. The borough of Erewash has excellent transport links including easy access via road and rail to cities throughout the Midlands.
We are looking for a full-time, permanent Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Health and Safety team.
Key Responsibilities:
This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:
· Undertaking proactive and reactive inspections for food hygiene and health & safety in a wide variety of premises.
· Working with local businesses to maintain and improve standards.
· Undertaking infectious disease and food poisoning investigations.
· Inspecting and registering skin piercing activities.
· Undertaking animal licencing visits (subject to qualification).
· Investigating complaints, requests for service and RIDDOR reported Incidents.
· Achieving compliance using enforcement action when necessary.
About You:
As an enthusiastic professional qualified to Diploma or Degree level in Environmental Health and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (or equivalent), you will perform a varied role in the team and be capable of meeting the relevant competency requirements set out in the Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance. You will understand the effective application of related legislation along with knowledge and experience of enforcement work.
You will be positive, self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a commitment to excellent customer service. You will be able to deal effectively with difficult situations and adopt a risk-based approach to achieve positive outcomes. A commitment to team working is essential as is having the ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions when faced with conflicting demands. You will be required to meet deadlines and work within established procedures.
If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council, please contact Sally Bevan, Senior Environmental Health Officer on 0115 931 6025.
Applications are invited with a closing date for applications of 11 November 2024. Interviews to be held week commencing 25 November 2024.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the ‘Apply for the JOB’ icon located at the foot of the job advert. Select this job and enter your details and upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
