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Trainee Environmental Health Officer- Temporary Maternity Cover

Employer: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Location: The Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent, DE14 2EB
Salary: £18,795 to £21,166 PER ANNUM
Closing date: 2 Jun 2019
Reference: ESBC000000563

Sector: Local Councils
Job Type: Health / Public Health / Nursing
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern: Standard
Hours: Full-Time

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East Staffordshire Borough Council has a vacancy for a Trainee Environmental Health Officer who is looking to join our busy Environmental Health team. This is a temporary position for up to 52 weeks and will enable the successful candidate to gain practical experience to fulfil the requirements of the Experiential Learning Portfolio or Portfolio of Professional Practice.

The role involves work shadowing qualified officers in the delivery of day to day environmental health services along with the inspection of premises and investigation of complaints in relation to Food Safety, Housing and Health and Safety commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.

You must have practical experience in Food, Housing or Health and Safety and hold a Bsc/Msc in Environmental Health or equivalent.

You will need to be highly motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate an ability to give advice and assistance to other members of staff/service areas within the scope of environmental health and an ability to interact effectively with the public, local communities, local stakeholders other agencies and public bodies, difficult people and situations.

You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You should posses excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and enforce it in a balanced way. The successful applicant should also possess the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer flexible working hours.

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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents. A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people. As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts. Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards

About East Staffordshire

East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country. The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages. The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.

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Equality & Diversity

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity

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Learning and Development

We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development

How To Apply

Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply

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Website: http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
Telephone: 01283 508708
Location: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom

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