Environmental Health Officer

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Full time
Location: Folkestone
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Job offered by: Folkestone Hythe
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Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Yes Closing Date: 13/01/2025 at 23:59 Reference: H&O/24/300256 About Us

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health & wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working. Role Overview

This role focuses on the delivery of statutory food safety and health and safety in the workplace functions. The role of the Environmental Health team is to protect and enhance public health and the environment as required by statute and the policies of Central Government and the Council. This includes taking appropriate enforcement action as required. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role helping us deliver our goals; making a difference to our community. Responsibilities

Deliver statutory food safety and health and safety functions. Protect and enhance public health and the environment. Take appropriate enforcement action as required. Organise and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines. Maintain high quality of services at all times. Build strong relationships within the team and the wider organisation. Qualifications

In order to be successful you will need to be an experienced Environmental Health Officer with registration to the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) and/or the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Professional Registers. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and the wider organisation are essential. Additional Information

This role will require travelling throughout the district and visiting premises at evenings and weekends. We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson (Environmental Health & Licensing Manager) on 01303 853262 or email nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13 January 2025. Interviews are due to be held w/c 27 January 2025. How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided below. Please note that we do not accept CV's without a fully completed application form.

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