Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

This role is to undertake a range of inspections and enforcement duties including reactive and proactive projects. The role will primarily be within the Food Safety team and will include activities such as   food sampling, complaint work, infectious disease, revisits to ensure work has been undertaken, evidence gathering, investigations, informal and formal action which may include the issuing of enforcement notices. The role will require you to be able to visit businesses in the city and also resident’s homes in respect of complaints. The work will centre around food safety and the enforcement of legislative requirements relating to food hygiene and standards as well as other associated matters e.g. health and safety/waste/pest issues in food businesses.

In addition to meeting the requirements of the JD Candidates will need to have/develop a relevant knowledge and experience area(s) of food safety/science including the investigation of cases and dealing with criminal proceeding. They will need to be good communicators verbally and in writing, at ease with IT, databases and monitoring systems, comfortable when dealing with competing agendas of stakeholders, and enthusiastic and driven to achieve the best outcomes. Essentially team players with flexibility in respect of out of hours work requirements to ensure the needs of the service. They need to be in tune with the values and behaviours expected at SCC.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Southend-on-Sea city council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.