About the role
Acting as an authorized officer of the Council. To be responsible for a full range of professional and specialist duties to ensure the efficient and effective discharge of the Service’s and Council’s duties, policies, procedures and practices in relation to Environmental Health and Public Protection. To contribute to the delivery of the annual service plan for the Public Protection Service.
About the candidate
Able to build effective working relationships within and outside the work service area. Ability to apply analytical skills to a range of practical problems. A commitment to implementing the policies, aims and objectives of the Council. A strong commitment to providing a service to the public. Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn new packages as required. Commitment to developing quality standards. Commitment to customer satisfaction. Ability to work on your own and as part of a team. Ability to hold confidential information. Able to enforce legal standards in an assertive but tactful manner. Able to drive with access to car for business purposes.
We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers. All successful applicants requiring support to learn/improve their Welsh language skills will be offered funded lessons, during work time, to help reach the desired standard.
Our offer to you
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on our Interviews
These will be held in Penmorfa, Aberaeron unless alternative arrangements are agreed with interviewee.
Additional Information
Team Ceredigion Information Pack
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Heddwyn Evans on or email
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Policy, Performance and Public ProtectionWe lead on corporate performance, corporate policy, strategic partnerships, engagement, community cohesion and civil contingencies, and also are responsible for strategic and operational responsibility for public protection: environmental health, food fraud, licencing and trading standards. Our key functions are as follows: