Business Compliance Officer – Food, Health and Safety

 Business Compliance Officer – Food, Health and Safety

 Part time 27 hours

£37,548 up to £41,502 inclusive annual salary (pro rata)

Plus up to 18.5% employer pension contribution + car user allowance

Post reference: P1339

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In this role your main focus will be food safety but you will also be providing general support across a number of key areas of activities within the team including health and safety and others.

Educated to degree standard (or equivalent), you will be EHRB registered or have a Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by EHRB or hold equivalent qualifications which have been formally assessed and endorsed by the CIEH.  Previous experience of successfully working as an Authorised Officer and possess up to date working knowledge of the Competency Framework as specified within the Food Law Code of Practice is essential for this post.

You will contribute to the team’s work programme to ensure compliance with the Council’s enforcement policies, protocols and the statutory requirements of the various government agencies, in particular the Council’s Official Food Control programme.

An excellent communicator, you will also have the ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and devise effective solutions.  A driving license and a vehicle insured for business use is required. This post is politically restricted and also subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the Out of Hours Noise/Licensing service, which operates for limited hours on Friday and Saturday evenings on a casual basis. This service attracts separate payments.

We offer a competitive package which also includes up to 27.5 days annual leave, pension scheme, reimbursement of professional fees, access to parking, training and development opportunities, flexible working options (including homeworking), leisure and travel discounts and a number of other benefits.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lesley Cameron, Business Compliance Manager on 01727 819454 or Lesley.cameron@stalbans.gov.uk

For full details and to apply, please visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number P1339.

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2021

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 1st February 2021