Environmental Health Officer Or Public Health Officer (Food Safety)

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Environmental Health Officer Or Public Health Officer (Food Safety) £38,626- £41,511 per annum for the Environmental Health Officer role £33,366 - £37,938 per annum for the Public Health Officer role plus essential car user allowance for both Hybrid working contract 37 hours per week (job share option may be possible) Permanent We require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Environmental Health Officer or Public Health Officer (Food Safety) to join our busy service dealing with food safety and for the EHO post other areas of environmental health work including health and safety, skin piercing, nuisance and animal licensing. You will need a thorough knowledge of food hygiene legislation (and health and safety for the EHO post), be prepared to think on your feet and be up for a challenge. You will be given considerable responsibility and will enjoy a varied and challenging case load with the freedom to lead on various projects. Qualification requirements Applicants must hold or be close to attaining at least one of the qualifications listed below. Environmental Health Officer – at least one of the following: A Certificate of Registration awarded by the EHRB to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner A Diploma in Environmental Health awarded by the EHRB or the REHIS Degree in Environmental Health Masters Degree in Environmental Health Environmental Health Practitioner (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship Public Health Officer (Food Safety) – at least one of the following: Higher Certificate in Food Control awarded by the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or CIEH Higher Certificate in Official Control awarded by the Scottish Food Safety Officers Registration Board (SFSORB) Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or the SFSORB Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or the SFSORB with the Food Standards Endorsement Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or the SFSORB with the Food Inspection Endorsement Ordinary Certificate in Food Premises Inspection awarded by the EHRB, IFST or SFSORB Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC) awarded by CIEH You will also need to meet/be working towards meeting the competency and CPD requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice. You must have a good understanding of current environmental health issues and be committed to collaborative working and finding new solutions to developments in legislation and industry guidance. You must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work well under pressure, manage your own workload and prioritise your working week to meet deadlines. We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable). Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, and medical clearance. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Rolfs, Senior Environmental Health Officer, on

07891052106. For further information and to apply please visit

Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact

recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk . Closing date: 10 January 2025 Interviews: 24 January 2025 Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

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