Environmental Health Officer

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

SALARY: Grade 8 | SCP 28-34 | £36,648 - £42,403

HRS/WEEK: 37 HOURS PER WEEK

WEEKS/YEAR: 52 WEEKS

CONTRACT: PERMANENT

Torfaen County Borough Council is inviting applications from highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic professionals for the post of Environmental Health Officer. The role will provide advice, support and enforce regulatory provisions relating to food, health and safety, and communicable disease control in Torfaen.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring businesses are compliant with relevant legislation by using a variety of measures including offering advice, education, partnership working and taking appropriate enforcement action to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Torfaen residents and promote local business growth. You will be an excellent communicator and team player.

The role will involve working flexible hours in accordance with Council policies to meet the needs of the service, including participation in any emergency out-of-hours standby service.

Applicants should have a degree in Environmental Health and hold a Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board or equivalent.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jason Austin, Food and Health Protection Manager, on 07958 297840 or by email: Jason.austin@torfaen.gov.uk

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

Closing Date:  12 PM on Monday 15^th April 2024