At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic Food and Safety Team tackling diverse challenges every day.
- Company: Slough Borough Council, committed to community and environmental improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer offering support throughout the application process.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Graduate status with a passion for food safety and regulatory work.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 26400 £ per year.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing Food and Safety Team. We are a diverse and fast-changing borough, offering a varied and rewarding working environment. Our diverse demographics and strong independent SME sector create a dynamic regulatory environment. You will be exposed to a variety of interesting and complex situations, ensuring that no two days are the same. You will be enthusiastic, and able to deliver work to a high standard. You will be confident working independently, to manage competing priorities and meet targets. In return, you will be supported by an experienced team, with excellent professional development opportunities. We welcome applications from a Graduate who is yet to complete the CIEH registration scheme. The role offers considerable flexibility, allowing you to plan and manage your workload.
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
- 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years of service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Senior EHP / EHP / Food Safety Practitioner employer: Slough
Slough Borough Council is an excellent employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a supportive and collaborative environment. With flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic regulatory setting while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of our community and contribute to a thriving borough.
