Environmental Health Officer (F&S)

We're looking to recruit 3 permanent full-time and 1 permanent part-time Environmental Health Officer to join our ambitious and progressive Food & Safety team. The appointed officer will be a qualified and experienced post holder who holds the relevant qualifications in Environmental Health. You will enjoy a range of duties in the fields of food hygiene, food standards, infectious disease investigations, smokefree enforcement and health & safety enforcement. The successful candidate will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated officer with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services. The Council will offer appropriate support to successful candidates in their professional development.,

• Be an authorised officer for the undertaking of the Council's statutory functions in relation to food hygiene and standards inspections, health & safety and dealing with complaints
• To be competent in Environmental Health assessments and enforcement actions.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to be able to investigate possible breaches of legislation, serve notices, gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution
• To take the lead role on projects from inception to conclusion using project management techniques
• The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements, this will include morning/ evening inspections for different food businesses, e.g. food markets, smokefree compliance etc
• Plan and organise work to ensure the delivery of those aspects of the service for which responsible
  
  Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Environmental Health (i.e. BSc/MSc).
• Applicants must be fully registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB), as a Registered EHP (REnvH) or equivalent.
• NB. Candidates approaching full qualification and registration with EHRB/REnvH will also be considered, with appointment subject to achieving full EHRB/REnvH qualification within an agreed timescale.
Terms and conditions:
• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks
• Satisfactory declaration of interest
• Continued professional body registration
• Suitable driver's license
  
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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment., Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.