Environmental Health Manager - Food
- Employer
- Buckingham Futures
- Location
- West London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 12 Mar 2019
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- Sector
- Food Safety
- Function
- Management
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Ref:BF6347
Buckingham Futures have an excellent opportunity in West London for an Environmental Health Manager on a 12 month contract basis.
Excellent Daily Rate
12 month Contract
Job Context
Carry out the duties of the Council in relation to food control, health and safety, infection control and port health, supervising the Environmental Health Officers, Technicians and Assistants.
- To plan and participate in the programme of inspections and visits to ensure the authority meets its statutory obligations for food safety and health and safety. To provide Environmental Health advice and guidance to customers by telephone, letter and face to face To investigate complaints and workplace accidents To provide guidance and technical support to Environmental Health Officers To take a lead role with the Border Inspection Post and imported food control To complete statutory returns and undertake administrative tasks associated with the National food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To create a team where a culture of excellent customer service is a key focus for all job activities. To grow talent and capability in the team by undertaking all employee appraisals timely and effectively, addressing any issues as appropriate To build pride, passion and reputation by creating a Council of excellence through strong motivational leadership To challenge and drive performance to create an excellent service and Council To ensure that financial and corporate governance controls and are implemented whilst seeking areas for ongoing improvement To work effectively with elected members as appropriate To promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory To assist in the event of a civil emergency in any way as instructed To participate in the Council’s appraisal scheme and to undertake any necessary training and development as identified for the job role
Qualifications and Professional or Vocational Training
- Diploma/Degree/MSc in Environmental Health EHORB Registration Certificate of professional competence Two years post qualification experience in the field of food safety including food safety inspections. Recent experience of carrying out food safety inspections, food standards inspections and relevant enforcement. Two years post qualification experience in the field of health and safety including investigations and enforcement Working in a large organisation and dealing with competing priorities. Writing detailed reports Service of Statutory Notice
Relevant Experience and Knowledge
- At least 2 years working in a supervisor level, in the field of Environmental Health. At least 2 years’ experience of managing dealing with front line services in Environmental Health Robust knowledge of relevant legislation relating to Environmental Health matters and experience of implementing legislative changes. Experience relevant to satisfy criteria of food low code of practice (England) o inspect complex processes of approved premises and issue hygiene emergency prohibition notice. Knowledge of domestic services within Environmental Health including but not exclusive to: Food Safety, Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation. Knowledge of commercial services within Environmental Health including but not exclusive to: food safety, health and safety at work and public health matters. Previous experience of planning and licensing matters. Experience of dealing with enforcement proceedings and other legal Environmental Health matters through the courts, and attending court to represent the council during proceedings Experience of preparing reports and attending meetings.
A copy of relevant qualifications, CPD certificates and certificates of registration with EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent) must be held on file by Buckingham Futures before the contract commences
If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact us on 020 8732 5450 or email adam@buckinghamfutures.com
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