Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & SAFETY      

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER/ FOOD SAFETY OFFICER X1 permanent

PAY: £34,430 - £41,774*  [*includes £2000 market supplement PA]

Location: The Magistrates Building, 1 Farnan Avenue, Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4NX

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 25th October 2019 at 23.30 hrs

We’re looking to recruit a permanent Environmental Health Officer or a Food Safety Officer to join our ambitious and progressive food and safety team.

The appointed officer will be a qualified and experienced post holder who holds a Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and EHRB registration qualification.

You will enjoy a range of duties, focusing on the inspection of food businesses in all risk categories, including a number of approved establishments, the participation in sampling programmes, as well as the completion of nationally and locally agreed targeted health and safety projects.

The successful candidate will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills, and flexibility in working patterns and practices.

The appointed officer will ensure that all aspects of commerciality are fully integrated into their day to day role as a front-line field officer.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated officer with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services.

The Council will offer appropriate support to successful candidates in their professional development

About Waltham Forest 

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is fiercely ambitious. We want to make sure each and every one of our residents enjoys a quality life in London.  The council has an attractive range of staff benefits including flexible working options.

Join our plans for growth

We have a hugely ambitious growth agenda and pride ourselves on being forward thinking and an organisation that sets high expectations. We are working with partners to secure investment in making our borough a better place, are progressing with plans to build 12,000 new homes by 2020, and have an ambitious £5million digital programme, with more investment to come.

Be part of the vision

Our aim is that every single Waltham Forest resident enjoys a good quality life. We have a no-nonsense approach to getting things done and are embarking on a new phase in our transformation where three key priorities will underpin our ‘Creating Futures’ strategy:

• Keep Waltham Forest clean and safe
• Ensure a decent roof over residents’ heads
• Improve residents’ life chances.

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.

The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained within the Waltham Forest Council Equality Plan:
• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all.

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and submit within the given deadline

Closing date: 21st November 2019