Environmental Health Officer - ANG05593

Angus Council; Arbroath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Environmental Health Officer, um das Team für Lebensmittel- und Sicherheit zu verstärken. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie für die Durchführung von Inspektionen, die Bearbeitung von Beschwerden und die Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Unternehmen verantwortlich, um die besten Praktiken in der Lebensmittelhygiene zu fördern. Sie profitieren von flexiblen Arbeitsbedingungen und einem unterstützenden Team, das Ihre beruflichen Fähigkeiten schätzt. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, die öffentliche Gesundheit zu schützen und sich weiterzuentwickeln, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Generöse Urlaubstage

Pensionskasse für die lokale Regierung

Fortlaufende Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Unterstützende und inklusive Arbeitsumgebung

Qualifications

• Qualifizierter Environmental Health Officer mit REHIS Diploma oder gleichwertigem Abschluss.
• Erfahrung in der lokalen Verwaltung und Kenntnisse des schottischen Lebensmittelrechts.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung geplanter Lebensmittelhygieneinspektionen gemäß dem Lebensmittelgesetz.
• Untersuchung von Lebensmittelbeschwerden und Gesundheitsproblemen am Arbeitsplatz.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Selbstständiges Arbeiten

Education

REHIS Diploma oder gleichwertig

Job description

Job Description

Based at Bruce House, Wellgate, Arbroath.

This job is Workstyle 4 - Hybrid.

You will benefit from our flexible and agile working practices, allowing you to work from various locations including council buildings, service user sites, and from home to suit your work, meetings, and collaboration needs.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our dynamic Food and Safety team.

Within Angus Council's Environmental Health Service, you will play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation across the area.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team where your professional skills and judgment are highly valued. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections, investigating complaints, responding to food safety incidents, and proactively working with local businesses to promote best practices in food hygiene and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake programmed food hygiene inspections in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
2. Investigate food safety complaints, infectious disease notifications, and workplace health and safety concerns.
3. Provide advice and support to food businesses and the public.
4. Prepare reports and enforcement documentation as required.
5. Contribute to service planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Inspect and administer holiday caravan sites.

About You:

You should be a qualified Environmental Health Officer, holding the REHIS Diploma or equivalent. Ideally, you will have experience working within local government and a good working knowledge of Scottish food law and health and safety legislation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Can manage a varied and challenging workload.
• Is committed to public health and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Please note that interviews will be held, with details to be confirmed.

Requirements

Please refer to the job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this role.

About Angus Council

Refer to the 'applicant guidance' document, the 'welcome to Angus' document, and our website here for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements during the recruitment process. We also offer a guaranteed interview to individuals with disabilities, recognized caring responsibilities, care-experienced young people, and our own employees with caring responsibilities or young people on apprenticeships who meet the essential criteria.