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Location

Pontypool, Torfaen | United Kingdom

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Job description

• Environmental Health Officer - Food and Health Protection Team

Green waste collections will resume in March - w/c 04/03/24 for those on calendars A and B - w/c 11/03/24 for those on calendars C and D

Environmental Health Officer - Food and Health Protection Team

Hours: 37 Hours

Salary: £36,648 to £42,403 Per year | Grade 8 | SCP 28-34 Type: Permanent Department(s): Economy and Environment Posted: 20 February 2024 15:53:00 Closing Date: 08 March 2024 12:00:00 Description:

Torfaen County Borough Council is inviting applications from highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic professionals for the post of Environmental Health Officer . The role will provide advice, support and enforce regulatory provisions relating to food, health and safety, and communicable disease control in Torfaen.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring businesses are compliant with relevant legislation by using a variety of measures including offering advice, education, partnership working and taking appropriate enforcement action to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Torfaen residents and promote local business growth. You will be an excellent communicator and team player.

The role will involve working flexible hours in accordance with Council policies to meet the needs of the service, including participation in any emergency out-of-hours standby service.

Applicants should have a degree in Environmental Health and hold a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board or equivalent.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jason Austin, Food and Health Protection Manager, on 01633 647261 or by email: [email protected]

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential

• Qualified as an Environmental Health Officer, e.g. hold a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or a qualification considered equivalent by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
• Relevant Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) qualification for enforcement officers.
• Minimum of 10 Continual Professional Development (CPD) hours within the last 12 months of food training relating to the delivery of food official controls.
• Assessing compliance with regulatory requirements relating to food safety and hygiene, and health and safety.
• Able to communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing, including digital channels, to maximise understanding and impact.
• Regularly monitor own work against milestones or targets and act promptly to keep work on track and maintain performance.

Desirable

• Training in the inspection of specialist or complex processes, e.g. sous-vide.
• Relevant quality assurance qualification, e.g. Lead Auditor.
• Voting member of the CIEH.

For a full list of criteria, please view the job description.

How to apply: You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

Please e-mail completed application forms to [email protected] . CVs will not be accepted.

Job Reference: REQ004580-0803

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB #J-18808-Ljbffr

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