Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety Officer

Job title:

Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety Officer

Company:

North East Lincolnshire Council

Job description

Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety OfficerDo you have the passion to make a difference……then why not become part of our team?We have exciting new opportunities within our Commercial Regulatory Team as we continue to grow on our transformational journeyOur PurposeThe Commercial Regulatory Team is a multi-disciplined team who ensure businesses compliance across North East Lincolnshire. The area is a local, national and international hub of food manufacturing, storage and distribution, with one of the busiest ports in the UK.It is a really exciting time to be joining our team as we transform our services in response to the UK’s departure from the European Union. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the few local authorities to deliver official controls across the borough and at the border.The RoleYou will be part of a multi-disciplined team, responsible for ensuring business compliance with environmental health, trading standards and port health legislation.Key elements of the roles include: –

• Enforcement of relevant food safety, health and safety, port health legislation.
• Deliver official food controls on imports of fishery products and other high-risk food and feed at the Grimsby & Immingham Border Control Post.
• Assist portal official veterinarians with delivering official controls on product of animal origin imports.
• Certify the health status of fishery products exports from North East Lincolnshire to destinations around the world.

About YouWe are looking for decision makers who are self-motivated and have excellent planning and organising, investigation, inspection, advisory, statistical and enforcement skills.The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal effectiveness particularly with regard to reading situations in which they may find themselves where a clear, consistent judgement of that situation will be required. This will be underpinned by effective legal, technical and knowledge of good practice in order to play an active role in securing food safety compliance within the AuthorityWe offer plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and nurture your talents, and the chance to be part of a welcoming team.QualificationsIt will be essential to have either a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health, or a Higher Certificate in Food Control (equivalent to HNC level) or equivalent qualification recognised by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and/or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) with 2 years’ experience in a food and safety field*. Previous experience or relevant qualifications in health and safety enforcement is desirable.You will also be committed to continuing personal and professional development including maintaining authorised officer competencies and CPD requirements of the Statutory Food Law Code of Practice. There will also be an expectation that following appointment you will complete the training and qualification process to be authorised as an Official Fish Inspector.

• Applications will be considered from trainees, however you will be required to have complete your academic studies, CDP and professional interview to undertake this role. If you do not currently have the essential qualifications and are keen to take the next step in your career, we will consider appointing to a working towards role and commensurate salary.

Please read the full job description and employee specification before applying for these roles.Your ApplicationAll applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile and Person Specification. If you require an informal discussion about the role, please contact Neil Beeken via Neil.Beeken@nelincs.gov.ukKey Dates
Interview date: 13 January 2025We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.Do you need support?If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at #FindYourSpaceGet to know us betterCheck out our and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.

Expected salary

Location

Lincolnshire

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:44:10 GMT

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