We're looking to recruit 3 permanent full‑time and 1 permanent part‑time Environmental Health Officer to join our Food & Safety team. The appointed officer will be a qualified and experienced post holder who holds relevant qualifications in Environmental Health. You will enjoy a range of duties in the fields of food hygiene, food standards, infectious disease investigations, smokefree enforcement and health & safety enforcement. The successful candidate will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. 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.
Responsibilities
* Be an authorised officer for the undertaking of the Council's statutory functions in relation to food hygiene and standards inspections, health & safety and dealing with complaints
* To be competent in Environmental Health assessments and enforcement actions.
* Possess the knowledge and skills to investigate possible breaches of legislation, serve notices, gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.
* Take the lead role on projects from inception to conclusion using project‑management techniques.
* Work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays to meet service requirements, including morning/ evening inspections for different food businesses (e.g. food markets, smokefree compliance).
* Plan and organise work to ensure the delivery of those aspects of the service for which the post holder is responsible.
Requirements
* Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Environmental Health (BSc/MSc).
* Applicants must be fully registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) as a Registered EHP (REnvH) or equivalent.
* Candidates approaching full qualification and registration with EHRB/REnvH will also be considered, with appointment subject to achieving full EHRB/REnvH qualification within an agreed timescale.
Terms and Conditions
* Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.
* Satisfactory declaration of interest.
* Continued professional body registration.
* Suitable driver's license.
Equality and Diversity
* The Council is committed to meeting its four equality objectives:
o Promoting equality of opportunity
o Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance, and disadvantage
o Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
o Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all
* We value and promote diversity in the workplace.
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