At a Glance
- Tasks: Facilitate global export of UK food and animal products as an Export Official Veterinarian.
- Company: Join a leading company in the food export sector with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on international trade while developing your veterinary career.
- Qualifications: Veterinary Medicine Degree and MRCVS registration required; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for an Export Official Veterinarian to work in the Scunthorpe area (Lincolnshire) to play an important role in facilitating the worldwide export of UK food and animal products.
This is a temporary position for 18 months (potential to extend).
Shifts are Monday to Friday, days, with occasional nights or weekends.
Our Export Official Veterinarians (EOVs) are responsible for the completion of Export Health Certificates for some of Britains biggest brands and businesses.
As an EOV you will need to establish and maintain productive working relationships with export customers.
You will also have to understand legislative issues and gain a comprehensive knowledge of the exporting sector.
You will need to be able to write up detailed reports and be willing to make effective decisions when needed.
Demanding situations will occasionally arise as part of the job.
You will need to be an excellent communicator with high levels of empathy and good diplomacy skills to ensure such situations are resolved in a professional way.
Export Official Veterinarian tasks typically vary from day to day, but include the following:
- Completion of EHCs (Export Health Certificates)
- Inspecting export vehicles, finished goods, integrity of packaging and labelling
- Providing audit verification / photographic evidence of the export process
- Sending the appropriate documentation within the agreed timescale
- Building relationships with all stakeholders
Key responsibilities include
- Effectively manage and maintain all product information required to support the Export Health Certification of Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to be exported to or transit the EU
- Oversee and supply future and continuous improvement for all aspects of Exports Certification
- Deliver best-in-class solutions, to serve our operational and retail customers better, by improving availability and stock record accuracy
- Effectively deal with Customs and Excise compliance and freight financial obligations for all Exports
- Plan and manage changes to EU requirements, operations, budgets and process changes within the business
- Highlight trends, improve performance, and ensure compliance with agreed processes
- Be an ambassador for the business in all aspects of the supplier, third party, contract management and Government
- Provide advice, guidance and coaching to internal and external Stakeholders on complex food export legislation to ensure the provision of accurate product data
EOV skills and experience requirements
- Education: Veterinary Medicine Degree
- MRCVS registration or eligibility to obtain it
- Right to work in the UK - ideally
- Experience: earlier experience is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided
- English Level a minimum IELTS (Level 7)
- Driving licence: Full clean licence category B - mandatory (minimum driving experience 1 year)
- Basic commercial understanding and awareness of developing / operating third-party contracts
- In-depth understanding of stock flow and stock record management across grocery retail
- Intermediate to advanced IT skills including database systems, Excel, Google sheets and data management
What we can offer
- Competitive salary
- Company car / car allowance
- Mobile phone and laptop
- Permanent Contract
- 20 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 25 days
- Company Pension Scheme
- Perkbox Scheme - a variety of discounts & benefits
- Personal Accident Insurance
Benefits
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
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Export Official Veterinarian - 18 months temporary contract in Scunthorpe employer: Eville & Jones
Join us as an Export Official Veterinarian in Scunthorpe, where you will play a vital role in the global export of UK food and animal products. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities. With competitive salaries, a company car, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts, we are committed to ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
