Environmental Health Officer - WMF3192e in Barrow in Furness

This Environmental Health Officer post sits in the Public Protection Service at Westmorland and Furness Council, covering food safety, health and safety, port health and public health registrations. The officer manages their own caseload, which is mostly food safety and health and safety, handling proactive and reactive inspections and complaint investigations. The job involves regular travel around the area, so a vehicle or independent travel is needed. Candidates must hold an EHRB registration or equivalent.

What the job involves

• Manage own caseload, mainly food safety and health and safety work
• Carry out proactive and reactive inspections
• Investigate complaints and service requests
• Undertake regulatory work in health protection, infection control, health and safety at work, food safety and integrity, and port health
• Travel regularly around the Westmorland and Furness area

Qualifications

• Diploma, BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Registration & licences

• EHRB registration or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels
• Ability to work independently with a customer-focused approach
• Current competence as set out in the Food Law Code of Practice

Checks & eligibility

• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, or travel independently around the area

What’s offered

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Perks and discounts scheme
• Flexible working
• Focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
• Progression and professional development opportunities

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