Lead Officer (Food, Safety and Licensing)

Lead Officer (Food, Safety and Licensing)

About this job

PERMANENT: 37 hours per week

SALARY: £36,648 to £39,186 (Pay award pending)

LOCATION: Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and capable individual to the role of Lead Officer (Food, Safety and Licensing).

Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have significant experience in the field of Licensing and are able to apply Licensing policy, guidance and legislation on a range of licensing considerations. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate an appropriate qualification and competency, in line with the Food Law Code of Practice, to deliver official food controls in a wide range of food businesses, including specialist premises and approved premises.

You will be able to effectively and efficiently deal with a wide range of matters, often with conflicting priorities, including but not limited to, responding to reactive complaints, inspecting and auditing a wide range of premises, and undertaking formal enforcement action. This will involve making site visits, conducting interviews, and preparing reports, documents and evidence in connection to investigations.

You will be required to prepare and present reports and make appropriate recommendations to the Licensing and Regulatory Committee, and sub-committees as necessary. You will also contribute to licensing policy reviews and lead on consultations as required by the Team Leader.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this role. Experience working with partners and external agencies on environmental health and licensing related matters would be desirable.

This is an exciting and challenging role providing an opportunity for those seeking career progression. The right candidate will gain experience in managing a diverse workload, and act as the escalation point for complex licensing matters within the organisation. Line management of Specialist Assistants forms part of this role giving an opportunity to develop management skills.

The Lead Food Officer as defined by the Food Law Code of Practice is the Team Leader (Commercial). Opportunities for training and development will be available.

Mid Devon District Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including:

A Local Government Pension Scheme CSSC offering discounts in shops, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and insurance benefits A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work Excellent training and development opportunities Generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in our leisure centres Employee Assistance Programme and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle.  

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Harriet Said on 07967 179695.

How to apply

Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk

https://www.middevon.gov.uk/your-council/jobs/current-vacancies/lead-officer-food-safety-and-licensing/

Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:

CLOSING DATE: 23 September 2024 at 1:00pm

VACANCY NUMBER: 2024117

MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.