Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety) in

Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)

Vacancy Ref: 7016080

Venn Group are currently recruiting for an Environmental Health Officer on behalf of a Local Authority in the South West.

The successful candidate will carry out the full range of food and health safety enforcement duties and in addition, may be required to deal with a range of COVID-19 compliance issues, from providing practical support and encouragement of compliance to assisting in taking enforcement action where necessary.

Location: South West (Devon)

Duration: 5 months initially

Rate: Up to £40/hour umbrella

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Responsibilities:

Providing advice and assistance to members of the public, businesses, members and other agencies in response to enquiries and complaints
Investigating, inspecting, assessing and making recommendations as to the most appropriate course of action to be taken and remedying where necessary
Preparing and signing letters, reports, notices and correspondence, obtaining witness statements, issuing cautions and carrying out interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and other codes of practice
Examining, seizing, detaining or condemning articles as necessary and appropriate, and undertaking prosecutions and attending court and tribunals as necessary

Essential experience:

Degree or qualified by strong relevant experience, and experience of enforcement of legislation/ guidance, preferably in a local government or other regulatory role
A broad knowledge of all Environmental Health subject and specialising in Food Safety and Health & Safety, evidence of CPD
Understanding of the legal controls around investigative processes
Experience of carrying out a full range of enforcement action including prosecution, improvement notices, prohibition notices, RAN notices
Full UK Driving License, own car and the ability to travel according to the needs of the job

To apply for this position, please contact Matt Beynon on 0117 930 8760 and email your updated CV to mbeynon@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.