Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer

Full-time 37 Hours – Permanent
Grade C2, £42,590 - £46,547 per annum (Includes 15% Market Supplement)

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced or newly qualified professional to join the Public Protection Team. This post puts you at the heart of a passionate and dynamic department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s Public Protection services providing food safety, health and safety and licensing guidance, inspection and enforcement to businesses throughout the district.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)
• Registered and accredited by the CIEH
• Skill and aptitude for food safety, health and safety and licensing
• Willingness to develop skills in other areas including animal licencing, private water supplies and primary authority partnerships

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and reactive food hygiene and health and safety inspections
• Undertake licensing inspections and investigations e.g. animal licensing and skin piercing
• Work with and develop our Primary Authority Partnerships
• Complete private water, food and environmental sampling and associated investigations
• Supporting and helping the Authorised Officers and Team leader

Key Attributes:

• Be creative with good attention to detail
• Strong visual and language skills
• Competent across all aspects of food safety and health and safety
• A highly organised and dynamic person
• Works effectively as part of small team

You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail and focus when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the Public Protection Team at an operational and technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our friendly and high performing team, this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Matthew Adams on 01529 308169.

The closing date for all applications is 31 January 2025.
The interview date will be 14 February 2025.

Visit www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/jobs for further information and to apply