Technical Lead

American Airpower Heritage Museum; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Felixstowe is seeking a Technical Lead Product of Animal Origin to oversee legislative compliance and audits within the Port Health team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Health or Veterinary Science, along with extensive technical knowledge and experience. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement and a commitment to public health. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and staff support networks.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Access to health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Extensive technical and legislative knowledge of Port Health duties.
• Proven experience in a technical port health role.
• Ability to enhance procedures in alignment with government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legislative advice related to Port Health authority.
• Complete technical audits and design policies.
• Train staff and continuously improve practices.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Port Health legislative framework

Experience in import controls on Products of Animal Origin

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or Veterinary Science

Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Council's Port Health Team as a Technical Lead Product of Animal Origin.

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.

To find out more view our video about what our skilled team does (vimeo.com)

Your role

You will be the Technical Lead in relation to legislation relevant to the Port Health authority. Your responsibilities will include providing legislative advice, completing technical audits, designing policies and procedures, training and ensuring the Port Health Authority is looking for ways to continuously improve in addition to legislative requirements.

• 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 0700-1900 hours).
  
  

What You Will Need

You will have extensive technical and legislative knowledge and understanding of the Port Health legislative framework. You will need 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.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and work in alignment with our values and be empowered to make decisions to enhance procedures and practices in line with government legislation.

Please ensure that you read the full job description and person specification for all requirements of the role.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

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

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (youtube.com) .

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

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Ian Cobain by calling 0845 6461310 or emailing:

Closing date: 19 September 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 29 September 2025

How To Apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Technical Lead - POAO Job Description and Person Specification

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).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (suffolkjobsdirect.org) .

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to peoples 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.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0

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