Do you enjoy the feeling of making a real difference, using your training and experience to protect the public?
We are looking for either an enthusiastic and experienced Food Safety Officer/Environmental Health Officer to join our team based in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Food Health and Safety Officer- Grade 5- £31,647 - £35,777 per annum
Environmental Health Officer- Grade 6- £37,293 - £41,173 per annum
Boston is a diverse Borough, known for its inland port and bustling market. This presents Food Officers with a range of opportunities from inspections and sampling to providing business advice and issuing export certificates.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services.
Your role will predominantly be in food hygiene, with some health and safety work such as accident investigation and some Port Health Authority duties for example, ship sanitation inspections. Quayside inspections of Boston’s fishing fleet and the ability to certify exports of shellfish from a port-based canning factory will form part of your work during the cockle harvesting and shrimping seasons. Full training to become a Food Competent Certifying Officer will be given.
As a Food Safety/Environmental Health Officer you will:
Have experience of carrying out food safety official controls in a local authority environment.
Hold the baseline qualification: Higher Certificate in Food Control or equivalent or a degree in Environmental Health.
Manage a varied workload including inspections, investigations, and business advice.
Have the knowledge and skills to take enforcement action where appropriate.
Work as part of a wider team who are committed to providing excellent services for their residents.
Have a full UK driving licence.
BENEFITS:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test Voucher
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US:
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work. If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ann Alexander (Lead Food Officer) Tel: 01205 314253 or Email:
ann.alexander@boston.gov.uk
or Donna Hall (Group Manager Public Protection) Tel. 07866 810466 or Email:
donna.hall@sholland.gov.uk The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer. The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues. The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes. Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work. If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Ann Alexander (Lead Food Officer) Tel: 01205 314253 or Email:
ann.alexander@boston.gov.uk
or Donna Hall (Group Manager Public Protection) Tel. 07866 810466 or Email:
donna.hall@sholland.gov.uk The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer. The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues. The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation. The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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