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Environmental Health Practitioner (Enforcement/ Projects)

£23,935 up to £26,043 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution + essential car user allowance

Permanent Part-time (19.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working

Post reference no: P2248

About the role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Regulatory Services team - Food, Health and Safety in this part-time post. The post holder is expected to undertake a caseload of proactive and reactive complaint handling and enforcement work to meet statutory and service requirements. Also, to take the lead in developing and implementing food safety and health & safety alternative enforcement and projects, including safety promotions, advice, and commercialisation initiatives. The flexible working pattern might include working evenings and weekends for up to 10 hours daily, or to visit businesses or events which are not necessarily open during the normal 9 to 5 office hours.

This is a hybrid role with practical food businesses visits within the city and district for some of the time and the remaining time hybrid working either from home or at the main offices in St Albans. You will manage your own workload, and your working hours can be negotiable to suit your other commitments.

About you

You must be fully qualified Environmental Health Officers and be EHORB registered or with equivalent demonstrable relevant experience in Food Safety (FSA competency framework matrix) and Health and Safety enforcement.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gheorghe Nafornita, Environmental Health Manager on 01727819477.

To apply

For further information and to apply, please visit

https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

And follow the steps below:

Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 14 May 2025

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 19 May 2025

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.