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We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! 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The borough of Erewash has excellent transport links including easy access via road and rail to cities throughout the Midlands.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for a full-time, permanent Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Health and Safety team.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undertaking proactive and reactive inspections for food hygiene and health & safety in a wide variety of premises.</li>\n<li>Working with local businesses to maintain and improve standards.</li>\n<li>Undertaking infectious disease and food poisoning investigations.</li>\n<li>Inspecting and registering skin piercing activities.</li>\n<li>Undertaking animal licencing visits (subject to qualification).</li>\n<li>Investigating complaints, requests for service and RIDDOR reported Incidents. </li>\n<li>Achieving compliance using enforcement action when necessary.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About You:</strong></p>\n<p>As an enthusiastic professional qualified to Diploma or Degree level in Environmental Health and registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (or equivalent), you will perform a varied role in the team and be capable of meeting the relevant competency requirements set out in the Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance. You will understand the effective application of related legislation along with knowledge and experience of enforcement work.</p>\n<p>You will be positive, self-motivated, an effective communicator and have a commitment to excellent customer service. You will be able to deal effectively with difficult situations and adopt a risk-based approach to achieve positive outcomes. A commitment to team working is essential as is having the ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions when faced with conflicting demands. You will be required to meet deadlines and work within established procedures.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Working for Us:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.</li>\n<li>Casual Car Allowance.</li>\n<li>Free workplace car parking within the Borough.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.</li>\n<li>Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working available.</li>\n<li>Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.</li>\n<li>Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council, please contact Sally Bevan, Senior Environmental Health Officer on 0115 931 6025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Applications are invited with a closing date for applications of 11 November 2024. Interviews to be held week commencing 25 November 2024.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To submit a CV please click on the <strong>'Apply Online' </strong>icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at <a href=\"https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html\">https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jobs@erewash.gov.uk\">jobs@erewash.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,648 to £40,221 per year (pay award pending).","publishDate":"2024-10-16T15:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/327c3244-45c6-499f-b182-1e0c4dd2b55f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"71c2412c-3d4e-446f-b36b-05973fb7b923","title":"Technician - Pest Control Services","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>Pest Control Services provide a key front-line service for both residential and commercial customers across the borough and as part of Traded Services will be looking to expand its services to cater for a bigger audience in the future.</p>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>Working within a team of front-line operatives you will be responsible for providing a wide range of pest control duties. Candidates should be qualified to RSPH/BPCA Level 2 in Pest Management and have good communication skills with a proactive approach to resolving problems. You will work effectively within a team and to deadlines to deliver quality outcomes whilst providing excellent customer service at all times.</p>\n<p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p>\n<p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p>\n<p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional details</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 x Permanent roles.</li>\n<li>Salary Range - £27,405 - £36,339.</li>\n<li>Contractual hours 36 per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00.</li>\n<li>Overtime available.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advert closing date: 11 November 2024.</li>\n<li>Interview date: 20 November 2024.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,405 - £36,339 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-16T12:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2c965988-3e4d-47f5-9fdc-3560a718860d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc0dd1ce-ea04-4ed7-b085-316eecc63620","title":"Speculative CVs","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>If we do not currently have any suitable vacancies, please follow the link below and we will endeavour to notify you if a suitable external vacancy arises, at which time you will be invited to apply. 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You will also undertake housing inspections associated with Houses in Multiple Occupation and complaints.</p>\n<p> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivering grant assistance including Disabled Facility Grants in a timely manner by supporting the customer through the application process and ensuring the customer at the end of the process has the much-needed adaptation along with receiving a high-quality experience.</li>\n<li>To assist, investigate and carry out inspections relating to housing standards especially those relating to the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation, and responding to complaints about housing conditions in both the private rented and social housing sectors.</li>\n<li>Applying the appropriate enforcement legislation to ensure compliance is obtained in relation to housing standards.</li>\n<li>To work with other staff and management of the friendly and successful Housing Standards team, to ensure the team continuously delivers the highest quality environmental health services to our customers.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND) in surveying, Environmental Health or another Housing related subject.</li>\n<li>Up to date expert technical knowledge of construction.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of carrying out inspections and applying current housing standards.</li>\n<li>Ability to interpret specialist information e.g. technical plans/drawings and specifications.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills and able to manage workload in an efficient, effective manner.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to members, officers and the public.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong>Benefits:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme. </li>\n<li>26-31 days of annual leave (pro-rata) to support your wellbeing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Join Us:</strong> </p>\n<p>If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling role that presents challenges alongside rewarding opportunities to make a real difference, we're eager to welcome you aboard. Bring your enthusiastic, positive, and professional approach, your commitment to upholding regulatory standards, and your innovative mindset to help improve our communities and make a difference.</p>\n<p>If you would like an informal chat, please do get in touch with James Cox, our Team Leader Housing Standards, at <a href=\"mailto:james.cox@midsussex.gov.uk\">james.cox@midsussex.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p>\n<p>Please follow the link to apply online, attaching your CV with a supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role as a single document. </p>\n<p><strong>Close Date: 11<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates: 18<sup>th</sup> - 22<sup>nd</sup> November 2024</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4 (SCP 24-29) £33,024- £37,336 per annum + car allowance (Pro rata)","publishDate":"2024-10-14T09:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3e959fb7-07a5-4881-87de-9fb27ac68198.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3a522709-6271-4493-8af8-1e9b6600c24e","title":"Farm Engagement Officer","employer":"South Hams District Council / West Devon Borough Council","department":"","location":"Totnes, Devon","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>If you are enthusiastic about supporting farmers and land managers to secure a positive future for their farming businesses and the South Devon National Landscape during the agricultural transition period, then this could be the job for you.</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a skilled and experienced Farm Engagement Officer to provide support and advice for the diverse range of farm businesses and landowners in and around the South Devon National Landscape (SDNL), together with managing the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme for the area.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, confident and experienced, demonstrating a good understanding of farming and land management in SDNL, 74% of which is farmed. 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Fisheries Science and Operations, Offshore Hydrocarbons and Onshore Minerals, Agriculture, Veterinary Services as well as the development in emerging land and sea-based farming e.g. Kelp.</p>\n<h2><strong>The Person</strong></h2>\n<p>With expertise gained within a senior leadership role with fisheries, oil and gas or agriculture the Director of Natural Resources will possess:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Degree (BA/Bsc) and professional qualification in a relevant subject area.</li>\n<li>A proven track record of delivering strategic outcomes within a Fisheries and/or Hydrocarbons environment</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful experience in strategic planning</li>\n<li>Proven track record in effective management of a wide range of staff and resources</li>\n<li>Savvy stakeholder management – managing relationships and expectations</li>\n<li>Sound budgeting and resource planning experience</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>The Package</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An Initial 4 Year Fixed Term Contract.</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Salary Range £106k - £127k</strong>, starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity</strong>, paid upon successful completion of the contract.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>30 Days Annual Leave</strong>, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Relocation Allowance</strong>, to help with moving costs.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flights Package </strong>for you and your dependents, including mid-term return flight home.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Government Housing</strong> for rent at a subsidised rate and a starter pack to help you settle in.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.</p>\n<h2><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2>\n<p>For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, <strong>please visit our new recruitment website: </strong><a href=\"http://www.jobs.gov.fk\"><strong>www.jobs.gov.fk</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p>\n<p>For further information on the post please contact Dr Andrea Clausen by emailing <a href=\"mailto:AClausen@naturalresources.gov.fk\">AClausen@naturalresources.gov.fk</a> or by telephoning 27260.</p>\n<p>Applications close at 5pm UK time on 3<sup>rd</sup> November 2024 with interviews to be held in later in the month.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about working for the Falkland Islands Government or would like further information about applying, you can find contact details at the above link.</p>\n<h2><strong>The Working Environment</strong></h2>\n<h3><strong>Falkland Islands Government (FIG)</strong></h3>\n<p>The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.</p>\n<p>As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.</p>\n<p>For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: <a href=\"http://www.jobs.gov.fk/\">www.jobs.gov.fk</a></p>\n<h3><strong>The Falkland Islands</strong></h3>\n<p>Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!</p>\n<p>The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.</p>\n<p>For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"•\tSalary Range £106k - £127k, starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience, Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, Flights and Relocation package","publishDate":"2024-10-11T07:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T17:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50b49f92-65e0-4cbb-98a9-be2386f7d29f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14134a04-2f8a-403f-a6de-38304d4475ab","title":"Head of Fleet Management","employer":"Brighton & Hove City Council","department":"","location":"Hollingdean Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong>Join Our Team as Head of Fleet Management at Brighton and Hove Council.</strong></p>\n\n<p>Do you want to play a key role in making Brighton and Hove a clean, attractive and sustainable city?</p>\n\n<p>Are you passionate about modernising the way Waste services can be delivered?</p>\n\n<p>Do you have a talent for deploying new technologies and innovative strategies that make a positive difference to the lives of our residents?</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, consider applying to be the next Head of Fleet Management at the City Council.</p>\n\n<p>We’re looking for a highly skilled senior manager who will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>lead a programme of capital investment in, and responsible disposal of, the council’s fleet to ensure it is modern and fit for the future,</li>\n\t<li>drive best value from fleet procurement and the efficient use of vehicles across council services,</li>\n\t<li>manage a team of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring vehicles are well-maintained, meet operational needs and are compliant with policy and regulation.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About the role</h2><p>As Head of Fleet Management, you will be part of the service management team and the council’s extended leadership team. 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They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.</p>\n\n<p>As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance\">CV guidance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance\">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.</p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Part office / part home – hybrid</strong> - We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.</p>\n\n<p><strong>This role is politically restricted. For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below.</strong></p>\n\n<p>For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us<a href=\"https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us\"> </a></p>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p><strong>Encouraging a diverse workforce</strong></p>\n\n<p>Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. 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BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong><strong>The benefits package includes:</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A full training and development programme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>NEST Pension Scheme membership</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 3 November 2024 quoting the above reference. 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We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> The post is offered as a two-tier career grade post with the starting salary being dependent on skills and experience. <br><br> We are seeking a competent professional with experience in Environmental Health or Housing Standards to join our busy residential team. We work as a shared service across Kingston and Sutton and deal with all aspects of residential environmental health. A typical day could see you dealing with housing standards, public health problems, noise or environmental nuisance, HMO licensing or working with some of our partners to tackle poor housing standards, fire safety, anti-social behaviour and fuel poverty. <br><br> As a high performing, front-line service we are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative officer who will look to challenge conventional ways of delivering services and provide solutions for the benefit of our residents. We would expect you to be flexible in your approach, a good communicator and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as being part of the team. Experience with either Civica APP or Idox Uniform software is desirable. While the experience of enforcing private sector housing standards and HHSRS training or residential nuisance is desirable, consideration will be given to those who are recently qualified or have relevant other experience. <br><br> While there is a need for flexibility, there is no requirement to work unsocial hours. In return, we offer a supportive friendly environment with a varied workload and a commitment to personal development to enable you to fulfil your potential. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Shared Service works across the boroughs with offices based in Kingston and Sutton Town centre and we offer agile and flexible working. <br><br> The Royal Borough of Kingston and London Borough of Sutton are key partners and have adopted an approach based on strategic collaboration. This has already resulted in a number of shared services including IT, HR and this Environment Service with further opportunities being explored. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> The Shared Service is a professional service requiring technical knowledge and expertise. We are seeking someone with wide experience within the private housing sector, and the passion to deliver high quality services to our residents while exploring innovate solutions in challenging climates. <br><br> As an officer you will be organised, diligent and flexible with good communication skills and able to work on your own initiative. You will have experience of managing your own case loads and working under pressure. <br><br> To be successful in this role you will have:<ul>\n<li> An appropriate qualification in Environmental Health or related subject or an equivalent qualification in a relevant professional discipline; </li>\n<li> High level knowledge and experience within one or more recognised specialist area of environmental health including private sector housing; </li>\n<li> Component in applying the HHSRS </li>\n<li> Experience in noise and statutory nuisance work </li>\n</ul><strong> Applicants without relevant experience or a suitable qualification will not be considered </strong> <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We're seeking experienced proactive and adaptable individuals to join our team and make a tangible impact within our communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Role Overview:</strong> </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p> <strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and execute top-tier environmental health services aligned with the Corporate Plan, driving continuous improvements in council services. </li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with team members and management to ensure the highest standards of environmental health service delivery. </li>\n<li>Stay updated on relevant environmental health legislation and demonstrate proficiency in compliance, adhering to the Food Law Code of Practice's Competency Framework. </li>\n<li>Conduct comprehensive inspections and investigations, including food hygiene, health and safety, infectious diseases, and environmental hazards. </li>\n<li>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. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Skills:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A degree (BSc/MSc) or diploma in Environmental Health.</li>\n<li>Certificate of Registration from the Environmental Health Registration Board.</li>\n<li>Voting membership of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.</li>\n<li>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.</li>\n<li>Completion of continual professional development related to Food Safety (minimum 20 hours per year), Health and Safety at Work (minimum 10 hours per year).</li>\n<li>Elevated level of literacy and numeracy. </li>\n<li>Have excellent written & oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex legal & technical issues to members of the public. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance. </li>\n<li>Generous pension scheme. </li>\n<li>34 days of annual leave (pro-rata) to support your wellbeing.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Join Us:</strong> </p>\n<p>If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling role that presents challenges alongside rewarding opportunities to enhance public health and safety, we're eager to welcome you aboard. 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