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Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
About The Role
EH Officer (Commercial) - Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to work within our busy, multi-skilled Commercial team. The post holder will provide a range of commercial activities (food hygiene inspections, health and safety investigations, skin piercing registrations, etc.), working with the Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) to ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are met. The post holder will have a caseload of complex cases and is expected to manage the vast majority of work under their own initiative. They must provide technical advice and decision making in all aspects of the role, including taking formal action where applicable.
We are looking for someone who is registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health as either a Chartered or Registered Environmental Health Practitioner. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Key requirements
* Undertake programmed food hygiene inspections to meet annual targets.
* Ensure the Council is meeting its statutory obligations to protect public health and animal welfare within the district.
* Apply a wide range of regulatory measures including food safety, health and safety, infectious disease, skin piercing, and animal welfare licensing.
* Investigate accidents and incidents, applying remedies as appropriate.
* Review existing, new and upcoming legislation and ensure that the Council has systems and procedures to meet legal compliance.
* Support the development of the Commercial Team’s policies, procedures and arrangements to ensure they are up to date and compliant.
* Own key professional and technical stakeholder relationships with external agencies, including enforcement agencies, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
* Assist with reporting on Commercial Team activities to relevant agencies (e.g., HSE, FSA) and collate data for statutory returns by the deadline when covering for the Environmental Health Manager - Commercial.
* Ensure all statutory activities are completed in good time and service objectives are met through effective time management.
* Provide advice, training, coaching and mentoring to support development and succession planning within the team.
* Contribute to continuous service improvements to increase customer satisfaction and improve service delivery.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon with a high quality of life. The role offers remote and flexible working as well as time in the Council Offices, subject to business need. Please note this role will be subject to a Standard DBS Check.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the online application form. CVs are not accepted. All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail; ensure you provide an e-mail address. If email is not suitable due to additional needs, please inform us so we can support you through this process.
Closing Date: 25/08/2025
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sarah Turbutt on 01621 732672 or Tracy Farrell on 01621 732837, or email sarah.turbutt@maldon.gov.uk or tracy.farrell@maldon.gov.uk and read and download the job description.
Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. If you do not hear within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
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