Public Protection Officer - Food and Health & Safety

Job title: Public Protection Officer - Food and Health & Saftey

Location: Havering

Contract: Interim

Hourly rate: 40 PAYE / 50.34 Umbrella

As a Public Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, customer-focused enforcement services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing compliance and enforcement work within the Public Protection Service.
• Investigating requests for service and conducting inspections and sampling programmes to ensure statutory duties are met, including high risk food businesses
• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including members, residents, and external agencies, to foster positive community relations.
• Supporting project management initiatives to drive continuous service improvement.
• Maintaining legal and technical knowledge in specified areas of expertise.

As a regulatory role, you will be tasked with managing a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload and will need to maintain meticulous records to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Proven experience in managing an enforcement caseload within various public protection services.
• Strong ability to effectively engage with stakeholders, demonstrating successful communication and negotiation skills.
• You will have post qualification experience and be competent under the Food Law Code of Practice to inspect high risk food businesses
• A relevant degree, diploma, or professional qualification in a related field is essential, while membership in a relevant professional organisation is desirable.
• Competency in using ICT applications, including MS Windows, MS Office Suite, and GIS tools for mobile working.

This position is structured around a full-time commitment of 36 hours per week. Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours may be required to meet service demands. You will be based as a hybrid of home working and from the Town Hall, in Romford with the expectation of site visits where required. A valid driving licence is essential for this position.

Their organisation is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and effective work environment. By joining their team, you will be part of a community-oriented workplace committed to achieving equality and diversity. You will receive opportunities for professional development, contribute to vital community projects, and help ensure the safety and well-being of the public.

If you are enthusiastic about driving compliance and improving public health and safety standards, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join them in making a tangible difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Your expertise is needed, so don't hesitate to submit your application today!

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team making a real impact. We look forward to seeing what you can bring to their organisation!

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