Environmental Health Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Carry out advisory and enforcement duties in respect of environmental health regulatory functions (food safety).

Complete designated food premises inspections within allocated time scales, including determination of food hygiene rating to the approved standard, administration and providing advice and support to FBOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out regulatory duties in respect of environmental health regulatory functions (food safety).
• To provide advice and assistance to members of the public, businesses, Members and other agencies in response to enquiries and complaints, to include (subject to amendment in the light of changing legislation or requirements) the following matters.
• To investigate, inspect, assess, make recommendations as to the most appropriate course of action to be taken and remedy where necessary, the above activities. To prepare and sign letters, reports, notices and correspondence, to obtain witness statements, to issue cautions and carry out interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and other codes of practice, to examine, seize, detain or condemn articles as necessary and appropriate, and to undertake prosecutions and attend court and tribunals as necessary.
• To adhere to all council policy, in particular equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Strictly adhere to risk assessment in the conduct of all duties as prescribed by the Council's Safety Policy.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: Educated to degree level Environmental Health with additional specialist postgraduate training professional qualification by the Chartered Institute of Environment Health.
• Experience: Experience of a regulatory role within environmental health.
• Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Required)

If this opportunity is of interest to you then please apply now with your CV and then contact Nathan on 01132 345745 or 07484698502.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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