Animal Health Officer

Kenyon Block Consultants Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Enforcement Officer, making a real impact on the farming community through enforcement of Animal Health and Welfare legislation. This varied role requires strong qualifications and offers diverse challenges, from inspections to addressing complaints, ensuring compliance across the sector.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Trading Standards Enforcement Officer.
• Current qualifications in Animal Health and Feed required.
• Experience in conducting routine inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for enforcing regulations regarding farmed livestock.
• Conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and take legal action if needed.
• Advise businesses on compliance with Feed legislation.

Skills

Enforcement of Animal Health and Welfare legislation

Feed legislation enforcement

Inspections and investigations

Education

Chartered Trading Standards Institute qualifications in Animal Health and Feed

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference to local residents and the farming community ? No two days are ever the same in Trading Standards, with the work we carry out being varied and interesting.

We are looking for an Enforcement Officer who will primarily deal with Animal Health & Welfare in connection with the farming community and Feed law related matters. You will also have the opportunity to work with other colleagues in the Trading Standards team on the wide remit that the service covers.

Primarily you will be responsible for the enforcement of Animal Health and Welfare legislation relating to the keeping of farmed livestock which includes livestock identification, transportation, keeping movement records, feeding, disposal of fallen stock, general welfare and the control of animal diseases. This will include routine inspections, dealing with complaints and investigations progressing to court if necessary. In addition, you will be responsible for enforcing Feed legislation by delivering business advice and carrying out inspections at business premises.

You will be a fully qualified Trading Standards Enforcement Officer holding the current Chartered Trading Standards Institute qualifications in Animal Health and Feed or the relevant antecedents: