Exciting Opportunity: Port Health Officer
Location: London Gateway or other Port Health locations
Salary: Competitive - £31 per hour plus holiday pay (PAYE)
Contract Type: Temporary - 3 months (with potential to extend)
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Are you passionate about public health and ready to make a difference at the front lines of the UK's port health operations? Join us as a Port Health Officer and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of goods entering the UK.
About the Role: As a Port Health Officer, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high standards of public health at some of the busiest ports in the UK. Your role will involve a mix of inspection, enforcement, and advisory duties, ensuring that all imported goods meet UK and EU regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement Biosecurity Controls: Oversee and enforce biosecurity measures for Products of Non-Animal Origin (NAOs), fish, and fishery products to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervise Stakeholders: Manage and supervise internal and external stakeholders operating at the Border Control Posts, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.
- Enforce Import Legislation: Prevent the importation of non-compliant food and feed consignments by enforcing relevant legislation and taking appropriate action.
- Sampling Programme Development: Contribute to the UK National Monitoring plan by developing and implementing an annual sampling programme for Products of Non-Animal Origin.
- Quality Management System (QMS): Support the management and continuous improvement of the Port Health QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
- Legislative Consultation: Participate in and contribute to consultations on new legislation, ensuring that the Port Health Service is prepared and compliant with upcoming regulations.
- Liaison with National and International Stakeholders: Work closely with national and international bodies, including the EU Commission, UK Border Force, and other regulatory agencies, on matters related to port health and import controls.
- Enforce Environmental Legislation: Implement and enforce environmental protection controls, including waste disposal regulations and pollution controls in port areas.
- Instruct and Train: Provide guidance, training, and oversight to technical and support staff in executing port health duties, ensuring consistent and effective regulatory action.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Actively implement and promote health and safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
About You: We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with a background in Environmental Health or Port Health. You should have a strong understanding of food safety, biosecurity, and environmental protection regulations, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Health, approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
- Registration with the EHO Registration Board (EHORB) to practice as an Environmental Health Officer in the UK - or working towards it
- Ideally, experience as an Official Fish Inspector and familiarity with systems such as IPAFFS and PHILIS, port inventory systems, etc.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in protecting public health and ensuring the safety of the UK's food and feed supply.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement within the Port Health Service.
- Dynamic Environment: Work in a challenging and rewarding setting with a supportive and professional team.
If you're ready to take on a challenging role that makes a real difference, apply now to become a Port Health Officer and help safeguard the nation's health and safety at our borders.
Should your application be successful, you will be contacted shortly.
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