At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Environmental Health team by processing licensing applications and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join Plymouth City Council, a diverse and equal opportunities employer.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 31 days annual leave, development opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: On-site work is essential, with potential for home working after training.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience in a busy team.
- Qualifications: Strong administration skills, excellent IT proficiency, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Officer to work in the Environmental Health and Licensing Team providing a regulatory service to keep residents safe and well.
Responsibilities
- This role involves processing licensing applications across all of the licensing functions, as well as carrying out various checks to ensure any new or existing licence holder meets the Council’s policy requirements throughout the course of their licence.
- There will also be a requirement to provide other support to the Environmental Health team, as and when required.
- You will work alongside other Licensing/Environmental Health Support Officers supporting various staff across the wider Environmental Health and Licensing team.
Working Arrangements
This role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service. You will need to attend on site for the majority of the working week, although there may be some opportunity for home working after full training has been provided. This will depend on which part of the service you are supporting and may fluctuate.
Qualifications
You must have good administration experience, with excellent IT skills, and be able to work efficiently in a busy team, whilst having good attention to detail. You will be dealing directly with those applying for licences daily at the Council offices.
Benefits
- Annual leave: up to 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 31 days after five years’ continuous service.
- Development opportunities: we are committed to supporting continued learning and development and offer a range of programmes and resources to all our employees.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK which offers attractive employer contributions.
- Employee discounts: you can take advantage of a range of discounts.
Equal Opportunities
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender re‑assignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Environmental Health Support Officer in Plymouth employer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Plymouth City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment for the Environmental Health Support Officer role. With up to 31 days of annual leave after five years, a commitment to employee development, and participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while contributing to the safety and well-being of the community. The council promotes equality and provides opportunities for growth, making it a rewarding place to work.
