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Principal Port Health Officer

Employer
Osborne Richardson
Location
Kent
Salary
£41718 - £46239 per annum + +14% shift allowance.
Closing date
3 Feb 2021

Job Details


We are currently working with a client in Kent, South East England who are in the process of setting up a new border control facility in response to changes brought about by Brexit. The site will be based near junction 10a of the M20 and requires over 120 staff to be hired and in place ASAP in early 2021.

They are looking to recruit approximately 60 staff members, 7 of which will be at 'Principal Port Health Officer' grade. The salary offered will be £41,718- £46,239 + 14% shift allowance.

At this grade you will manage assigned staff within the service and take lead responsibility for specific tasks within the wider remit of the Port Health Authority. You will have full opportunity to provide your expertise and input on shaping service delivery and you will be required to make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the health protection and business objectives.

You will lead on all core activity in connection with Official Controls including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of
animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a major UK infrastructure project and as such will offer exciting long term career opportunities. The Council is working very closely with DEFRA and the project will involve multiple partner agencies and organisations and you will be presented with an opportunity to take your career in a whole new direction.

We are looking for established Environmental health Officers, anyone with previous Port Health experience would be ideal. Previous team lead / management experience would be perfect but our client will also consider those looking to make the career step provided they can show the level of technical knowledge in respect of port health duties undertaken by a Local Authority.

Our client is looking to mobilise ASAP in the new year so please contact us urgently to register your interest. A full JD is available on application. (positions also available at Senior Officer grade).

Company

About Osborne Richardson

Osborne Richardson are the market leading provider of professional Environmental Health recruitment services throughout the UK and have been providing services to Local Authorities and the private sector for 30 years.

We are able to offer a range of staffing solutions from short term contract to longer term consultancy services, from 1 member of temporary staff to a whole team of Consultants or permanent appointments.

Clients value our honesty and integrity and we have worked in partnership to develop long standing relationships across our network that allow us to deliver a professional and reliable service.

For job seekers, our unrivalled technical knowledge and long standing connections to the environmental health profession allows us to offer unbiased and informed advice to those at all stages of their career whether working on a contract or permanent basis.

For more information about how we can help and to see all of our current opportunities please visit our website  www.osbornerichardson.com

Osborne Richardson

3rd Floor, 66-68 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SR

Tel 0207 580 1500
eh@osbornerichardson.com

 

 

 

 

 

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