Food Safety Officer

Vacancy Type: Permanent / Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £30,357 - £34,487 per annum

Location: Boston Borough Council

Application Deadline: 14th August 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Food Safety Officer to join our Environmental Health Team based at Boston Borough Council, Lincolnshire.

Boston is a diverse Borough, known for its inland port and bustling market. This presents Food Officers with a range of opportunities from inspections and sampling to providing business advice and issuing export certificates.

As a Food Safety Officer, you will:

Have experience of carrying out food safety inspections and hold the Higher Certificate in Food Control or equivalent. Manage a varied workload including inspections, investigations, and business advice. Have the knowledge and skills to take enforcement action where appropriate. Work as part of a wider team who are committed to providing excellent services for their residents. Have a driving licence. BENEFITS:

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts Cycle to work scheme Flu Jabs Free Eye Test Voucher Flexible Working Policy Agile Working Policy Long service recognition Excellent career progression and training opportunities *Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US:

Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to effectively deliver this role, then we are excited to hear from you!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Boston Borough Council , please do not hesitate to apply.

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date

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