Fox Morris Group are working to recruit an Environmental Protection Officer
Rate - Please submit cv with rate you are seeking
Length - 6+ month ongoing contract
In carrying out the duties of this role, you will;
- Provide advice and guidance on 'Living with COVID' including infection control, ventilation and advising on risk assessments. Promote vaccine and booster uptake (for covid and other diseases) and any other public health messaging as required by the Director of Public Health in the business community, by undertaking visits to businesses Providing support and guidance to businesses on the Healthy Catering Commitment and compliance with the High Fat Salt and Sugars legislation. Promoting the borough's School Superzones - a concentrated effort in a specific area of deprivation in the borough looking to increase the offer of nutritious food in food business operators in order to give children a healthier start in life.
About you
- We are seeking someone with wide experience of the remit of an Environmental Health service. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject who can demonstrate competency as required by the Food Law Code of Practice. You may already be competent in the Healthy Catering Commitment scheme, or be willing to complete the training, but must be able to audit and maintain current members of the scheme whilst encouraging new businesses to join. You must have an understanding of the High Fat Sugar and Salt legislation and be able to provide advice to businesses on this subject. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of being reactive to food and safety service requests and undertaking investigations. You will be organised, diligent and flexible. Excellent record keeping and communication skills are essential as the ability to work on your own initiative. You will have an eye for detail and be comfortable working independently, under pressure and with changing priorities as well as working with other teams within the Regulatory Service to resolve issues identified in a range of service areas. Familiarity with the IDOX Uniform database is desirable. We offer very agile working facilities with up-to-date messaging and video technology provided by Google applications. You will initially be expected to almost exclusively work in the district, and must have access to transport, a full driving licence and business insurance. You will also be able to access flexible working spaces in Kingston's Guildhall Complex.
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