East Suffolk Council
Location
Felixstowe, Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
It is a really exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services in response to the UK’s departure from the European Union. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Council's Port Health Team as a Technical Specialist.
Our mission is the protection of public and animal health, carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK. To become part of our team, you will be enthusiastic, keen to learn and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment.
To find out more view our video about what our skilled team does (vimeo.com)
Your role
You will be one of our subject matter experts in relation to legislation relevant to the Port Health authority. Your responsibilities will include providing legislative advice, completing technical audits, designing policies and procedures, training and ensuring the Port Health Authority is looking for ways to continuously improve in addition to legislative requirements.
* A Shift Allowance equivalent to 7% of your base salary will be paid to recognise that you work over the range of the opening hours of the Port Health facility (currently 0700-1900 hours).
Although this post is a career banded 7 – 9 role, the successful candidates will be appointed at Band 9 between SCP 38/42.
What you will need
You will have extensive technical and legislative knowledge and understanding of the Port Health legislative framework. Ideally you would have significant experience of import controls on Products of Animal Origin (POAO). You will also have substantial experience working in a technical port health role, as well as a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or Veterinary Science.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (docx) for a full list of the essential requirements for the Band 9 Technical Specialist role.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (youtube.com) .
Here are some of the main benefits:
For more information, please see our benefits brochure (pdf) .
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Ian Cobain by calling 0845 6461310 or emailing [email protected]
Closing date: 9am, 29 March 2024.
Interview date: 16 April 2024.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV’s are not accepted.
For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (suffolkjobsdirect.org) .
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.
To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video.
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£46.46k - £50.51k per annum
