At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Food & Safety Team to ensure compliance with health regulations and policies.
- Company: Colchester Borough Council, a diverse and historic city council.
- Benefits: Attractive pension scheme, generous leave, and discounts at nationwide retailers.
- Other info: Join an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health and safety while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Environmental Health degree or equivalent, management experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37995 - 43534 £ per year.
- Food and Safety Manager, Colchester Borough Council, Colchester, UK
- Posted on: Dec.22.2022
Closing date: 13/01/2023 - Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Part Time hours considered) - Interviews to be held on 24 January 2023
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About us
Colchester is a diverse city, the oldest recorded town in the UK, featuring a modernising community, an expanding urban centre surrounded by open countryside, picturesque villages, coastline, a large garrison community, a thriving university with a large student population and one of the best zoos in Europe.
Responsibilities
- Effectively lead and direct the Food & Safety Team to ensure that all relevant matters are handled in accordance with statutory requirements and Council policy.
- Monitor the team’s performance to ensure fully contributing to the Council’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement processes and working practices to ensure that all enforcement and inspection duties, and goods and services offered are carried out efficiently, effectively and with customer focus.
- Identify opportunities to generate income and work with relevant Officers to implement them.
- Manage a busy and varied workload, including a team of Environmental Health Officers and Technical Officers.
- Provide advice and deal with all issues relating to food inspections, food poisoning, food hygiene, Environmental Health certification and animal licensing.
- Demonstrate vision and leadership while handling casework.
Why work with us?
- Attractive local government pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Discounts and cashback on purchases at many nationwide services and retailers.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Environmental Health Degree or Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) diploma, or Diploma in Environmental Health.
- Knowledge and experience equivalent to the above (e. g., one or more approved qualifications in Food and Health & Safety).
- Management or coaching qualification or proven experience in a management role.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e. g., CIEH).
- Management qualification (ILM Level 3 or higher or equivalent) or relevant experience.
- Understanding of waste and environmental legislation.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Personal attributes
Positive, polite, and professional attitude; experience in inspiring, motivating, empowering, and enabling others; outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal; good level of resilience; organisational and cultural awareness, diplomacy, and tact.
Contact
For a friendly chat about the role, please contact Melanie Rundle, Safety and Protection Manager, by telephone on 01206 508816 or via email at melanie. rundle@colchester. gov. uk .
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme.
We also particularly welcome applicants from women, candidates from a diversity of backgrounds and from all sections of the community, as they are currently under‑represented in this area of the organisation.
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Colchester Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and community engagement. With a generous local government pension scheme, ample annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the well-being of the historic and vibrant city of Colchester. Join us to make a meaningful impact in public health and safety within a dynamic team dedicated to serving our community.
