Post number: EHS037
£36,124 - £45,718 per annum plus benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Commercial team. We are looking for a professionally qualified and skilled officer who is competent, confident, enthusiastic and highly motivated to fill the post of Food Safety Officer or Environmental Health Officer. You will be part of a small team of officers to deliver a range of activities which fulfil the Council’s statutory food and health and safety function.
Environmental Health Officer
Holds a BSc/MSc (or its antecedents; or equivalency certificate) in Environmental Health; and registered by the Environmental Health Registration Board or the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health to practice as an Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner; and meets the baseline competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice for an Authorised Officer.
Food Safety Officer
Holds a Higher Certificate in Food Control awarded by the Environmental Health Registration Board or the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; or another “suitable qualification” as defined in the Food Law Code of Practice for an Authorised Officer; and meets the competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice for an Authorised Officer; and with recent experience of carrying out relevant food safety interventions.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Benefits
In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible working
- childcare scheme (in approved cases)
- occupational health programme
- training and development
- essential user car allowance
- holiday, sickness and pension scheme entitlements
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 22nd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.
For more information, please contact Richard Garnett, Senior Environmental Health Officer via email richard.garnett@eastcambs.gov.uk
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How to apply
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 15 June 2025
The selection process will be held on: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the HR Department. If you have not been contacted by the time of the interview, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.