Environmental Health Officer - Bacup, United Kingdom - Rossendale Borough Council

Rossendale Borough Council

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Bacup, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Environmental Health Officer (Newly qualified or graduate entry)

Hours - 37 hours - office base, on-site, hybrid working

The role

Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or equivalent

Certificate of registration of Environmental Health Registration Board or working towards

Duties and responsibilities

Carry out inspections, monitor and enforce appropriate legislation and implement good practice in relation to the approved work programme in:
Food premises
Premises for which the Council is the enforcing authority for health & safety
Premises to which environmental protection legislation applies
Domestic premises
Premises controlled in relation to animal welfare
Community Protection Warnings and Notices
Identify, escalate and support complex investigations and enforcement activities to Senior EHO's.
Investigate demand work and requests for service in relation to the standards of:
Food, food premises, practices and personnel
Places of work
Environmental protection
Housing
Private water supplies
Animal welfare
Respond to requests for advice and information. Produce reports on any activities carried out.
Attend or address public meetings, liaison groups, consultation and partnership groups and other related groups relevant to your work area to explain or present the work.
Undertake continuing professional development and maintain knowledge of changes in legislation, technology and best practice.
Manage and monitor own work activities and report progress to the Public Protection Manager.

Person Specification

Experience in legal and administrative processes involved in enforcement.
Experience in the investigation and control of a wide range of environmental issues and nuisances
Experience in the regulation of a wide range of installations regulated by the PPC regulations and associated legislation
Experience in the regulation of food premises and approved food premises the use of HACCP principles in food safety
Willing to assist in the delivery of all areas of Environmental Health functions
Experience of working with partners/other agencies to deliver environmental health.
An understanding of the role of the environmental health service in contributing to the public health agenda and in protecting and promoting health
Excellent IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, IDOX software, and GIS
Demonstrable commitment to CPD (Continuous Personal Development) in Environmental Health
Ability to communicate and negotiate with contacts with authority, professionalism and confidence
Ability to accurately collect, interpret, record and produce information in written form, including the preparation and presentation of reports
Ability to undertake or contribute to promotional or educational projects
Ability to use own initiative and manage own workload with mínimal supervision and to make decisions within established policies
An understanding of the principles of quality assurance
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and determination
Able and willing to work outside normal working hours as the service demands and to participate in the Services Out of Hours Service
Ability and willingness to demonstrate the council's values and behaviours
Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Benefits

Flexible working
Family friendly policies
Onsite free parking
Up to 31 days' annual leave
Option to purchase additional leave
Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
Savings and loan scheme
Discounted gym membership
Generous pension scheme
Additional voluntary contribution to AVC
Staff reward scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)

General Statement

The information contained in this job description is provided to assist employees joining the council to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they will play in the organisation.

However, the following point should be noted:

Whilst every endeavour has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore, may have been used, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.

How to apply
Rossendale Borough Council, People & Policy, The Business Centre, Futures Park, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0BB

Closing Date Monday 31st July 2023 at 10 am

Interview Date Week commencing 14th August 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,900.00-£32,909.00 per year

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