Export Official Veterinarians (EOV)

Eville and Jones; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Telford is seeking an Export Official Veterinarian. In this role, you will manage export health certifications and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Veterinary Medicine Degree and good communication skills. A full clean driving license is mandatory. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company car, mobile phone, and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car / car allowance

Mobile phone and laptop

20 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)

Company Pension Scheme

Perkbox Scheme with discounts

Personal Accident Insurance

Visa sponsorship scheme available

Qualifications

• MRCVS registration or eligibility to obtain it is required.
• Basic commercial understanding and awareness of developing/operating third-party contracts is necessary.
• Earlier experience is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete Export Health Certificates (EHCs) required for exporting products.
• Manage and maintain all product information for Export Health Certification.
• Provide advice on complex food export legislation to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Diplomacy skills

IT skills

Stock record management

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Tools

Database systems

Excel

Google sheets

Job description

About the role

Our Export Official Veterinarians (EOVs) are responsible for the completion of Export Health Certificates for some of Britains biggest brands and businesses.

We are looking for an EOV to work in the Telford area (Shropshire).

As an EOV you will need to establish and maintain productive working relationships with export customers. You will also have to understand legislative issues and gain a comprehensive knowledge of the exporting sector.

You will need to be able to write up detailed reports and be willing to make effective decisions when needed.

Demanding situations will occasionally arise as part of the job. You will need to be an excellent communicator with high levels of empathy and good diplomacy skills to ensure such situations are resolved in a professional way.

Export Official Veterinarian tasks typically vary from day to day but include the following :

• Completion of EHCs (Export Health Certificates)
• Inspecting export vehicles finished goods integrity of packaging and labelling
• Providing audit verification / photographic evidence of the export process
• Sending the appropriate documentation within the agreed timescale
• Building relationships with all stakeholders

Key responsibilities include

• Effectively manage and maintain all product information required to support the Export Health Certification of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to be exported to or transit the EU
• Oversee and supply future and continuous improvement for all aspects of Exports Certification
• Deliver best-in-class solutions to serve our operational and retail customers better by improving availability and stock record accuracy
• Effectively deal with Customs and Excise compliance and freight financial obligations for all Exports
• Plan and manage changes to EU requirements operations budgets and process changes within the business
• Highlight trends improve performance and ensure compliance with agreed processes
• Be an ambassador for the business in all aspects of the supplier third party contract management and Government
• Provide advice guidance and coaching to internal and external Stakeholders on complex food export legislation to ensure the provision of accurate product data

EOV skills and experience requirements

• Education : Veterinary Medicine Degree
• MRCVS registration or eligibility to obtain it
• Experience : earlier experience is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided
• English Level a minimum IELTS (Level 7)
• Driving licence : Full clean licence category B mandatory (minimum driving experience 1 year
• Basic commercial understanding and awareness of developing / operating third-party contracts
• In-depth understanding of stock flow and stock record management across grocery retail
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills including database systems Excel Google sheets and data management

What we can offer

• Attractive salary
• Company car / car allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Permanent / Casual contracts
• 20 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 25 days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Perkbox Scheme a variety of discounts & benefits
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Visa sponsorship scheme available if required

Key Skills

Business Intelligence, Electro Mechanical, Bluetooth, Barista, Accident Investigation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1