At a Glance
- Tasks: Enforce animal welfare legislation and provide expert advice to protect public and animal health.
- Company: Join a friendly, professional team in the beautiful Stroud District.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and employee wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse role with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal welfare while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Animal Welfare qualification and experience in handling and enforcement required.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 33699 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and resourceful Environmental Protection Officer who specialises in Animal Welfare to assist in the delivery of the work of our Animal Welfare Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for enforcing a wide range of legislation and providing advice in line with Council policy and government requirements. You will be joining a busy, friendly and professional team in a beautiful part of the world and will work in a wide range of subject areas in a variety of settings. You will also thrive in a busy environment and enjoy a challenge.
Applicants will ideally hold a recognised Animal Welfare qualification, preferably Level 3 Ofqual recognised Animal Inspectors Qualification. Additionally, they will have experience in animal handling, enforcement interventions, excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a range of different communities, stakeholders and businesses.
Your role would be to promote and protect public and animal health and welfare in a range of statutory and non-statutory areas. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an environment requiring direct interaction with the public and dealing with service requests. You should be thorough and diligent with a genuine interest in solving problems. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with good literacy skills and an ability to produce and maintain accurate records. They will also be proficient in the use of IT, including competency at using MS Office applications.
This is an extremely diverse role requiring an unusually wide range of qualities. A full UK driving licence is a must, and you will need to demonstrate a real passion for animal welfare and providing excellent customer service. The role may include some out of hours work, usually by arrangement, but sometimes at very short notice as part of a reactive service.
We are committed to ensuring that every applicant can participate fully and fairly in our recruitment process. To support this, we offer workplace adjustments at every stage. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements as we are here to help create a positive, inclusive, and equitable experience for all. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious.
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits.
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