Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Winchester’s Health Protection Team, responsible for food safety, health & safety and infectious disease control.

In addition to an attractive salary we offer flexible working, essential car user allowance, free parking, generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

All about Winchester:

The Council’s offices are in the heart of the Cathedral City of Winchester, the ancient capital of England and the county town of Hampshire.  The city itself is a major tourist destination attracting 5 million visitors a year, hosting many events including the Hat Fair, Boomtown Music Festival, Cycle Fest and the hugely popular Christmas Market.

Winchester City Council serves a large district which spans 250 square miles of central Hampshire with a population of 122,000 residents. There are bustling market towns, each with their own distinct characters, and Whiteley with its state-of-the-art shopping and leisure facilities.  We are also the official gateway to the South Downs National Park with its quiet hamlets and beautiful countryside.

 

The City Council is committed to continuous service improvement and staff development. 

 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner with excellent knowledge of the relevant legislation, codes of practice and guidance to ensure that the council undertakes and meets all relevant and associated obligations within food safety, health & safety and infectious disease control. You will be expected to take a share in the management of approved food businesses, special treatment registrations and outdoor events.

Whilst your workload will be predominantly food safety you will be encouraged to act as the lead officer across a range of these activities.

You will be able to demonstrate a track record of dealing with complex cases, contributing to business process improvement, and leading by example.  

As an experienced enforcement officer, you will be authorised to undertake the full range of enforcement powers, including Improvement and Prohibition Notices, Simple Cautions and Prosecutions.

You must hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and be professionally registered with CIEH. Due to the nature of the role, we are only interviewing candidates who are qualified Environmental Health Officers.

The successful applicant will be part of a team of 6, supporting the Environmental Health Manager for Health Protection, which is part of the Public Protection Service.

To be successful at shortlisting you will need to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the role profile.

For an informal discussion regarding this post and the opportunities it offers please contact Mike Greenwood, Environmental Health Manager (Health Protection)  mgreenwood@winchester.gov.uk .

To apply please click the link Recruitment  and use the 'Apply' button.