Senior Environmental Health Officer

Senior Environmental Health Officer

Salary: £38,223 - £46,464 pa, pro rata

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Flexible Hours/Part Time

Permanent

Reference: EENH/24/280970

Join Our Team: Become a Senior Environmental Health Officer !

Are you ready to develop your career in the realm of food hygiene and health and safety? We are at the forefront of public health, ensuring businesses are safe and compliant for customers and employees alike. We're seeking experienced proactive and adaptable individuals to join our team and make a tangible impact within our communities.

Role Overview: 

To carry out all statutory duties, actions required under discretionary powers, and actions resulting from policy decisions, in the application of the Council’s Environmental Health functions, as managed, administered and enforced by the Environmental Health service.  

  Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and execute top-tier Environmental Health services aligned with the Corporate Plan, driving continuous improvements in council services. 
• Collaborate closely with team members and management to ensure the highest standards of Environmental Health service delivery. 
• Stay updated on relevant Environmental Health legislation and demonstrate proficiency in compliance, adhering to the Food Law Code of Practice's Competency Framework. 
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations, including food hygiene, health and safety, infectious diseases, and environmental hazards. 
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the public, residents, businesses, and stakeholders on matters related to food safety, infectious disease control, and workplace health and safety. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• A degree (BSc/MSc) or diploma in Environmental Health.  
• Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Registration Board.  
• Voting membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.  
• Able to demonstrate compliance with the Competency Framework detailed in the Food Standards Agency Food Law Code of Practice by annually producing documented evidence of training, skills, and experience.  
• Completion of continual professional development related to Food Safety (minimum 20 hours per year), Health and Safety at Work (minimum 10 hours per year).  
• High level of literacy and numeracy. 
• Have excellent written & oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex legal & technical issues to members of the public.  

Benefits: 

• Agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance.  
• Generous pension scheme.  

Join Us: 

If you're prepared to embrace a fulfilling role that presents challenges alongside rewarding opportunities to enhance public health and safety, we're eager to welcome you aboard. Bring your expertise as a Senior Environmental Health Officer, your commitment to upholding regulatory standards, and your innovative mindset to help shape the future of Environmental Health in Mid Sussex. 

If you would like an informal chat, please do get in touch with Michael Bateman, our Licensing, Food and Safety Team Leader, at michael.bateman@midsussex.gov.uk.  

How to Apply:  

For further information about the role including all details on how to apply, please click on the Apply which will take you through to our website.

Close Date: 16th June 2024 

Interview dates: 26th - 27th June 2024

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