Technical Specialist - Felixstowe, United Kingdom - East Suffolk Council

East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council
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Felixstowe, United Kingdom

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East Suffolk Council, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority - Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 4SS:


  • £46,464
  • £50,512 per annum, plus 7% shift allowance
    (Band 9):
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37 hours per week:

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Permanent


It is a really exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services in response to the UK's departure from the European Union.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Council's Port Health Team as a
Technical Specialist.


Our mission is the protection of public and animal health, carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK.

To become part of our team, you will be enthusiastic, keen to learn and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment.


Your role

  • A Shift Allowance equivalent to 7
    % of your base salary will be paid to recognise that you work over the range of the opening hours of the Port Health facility (currently hours).

What you will need
You will have extensive technical and legislative knowledge and understanding of the Port Health legislative framework. Ideally you would have significant experience of import controls on Products of Animal Origin (POAO).

You will also have substantial experience working in a technical port health role, as well as a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or Veterinary Science.


Please read the
Job Description and Person Specification (docx) for a full list of the essential requirements for the Band 9 Technical Specialist role.


Why work for us?
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access.


Here are some of the main benefits:

  • Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
  • Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
For more information, please see our
benefits brochure (pdf).


To find out more

Closing date: 9am, 17 May 2024.

Interview date:
Week Commencing 27 May 2024.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the
Job Description and Person Specification (docx)

Step 2 - Complete the
Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).


East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.


We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation.

We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

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