Environmental Health Officer (Food team) | £37,938 -£44,711 Career Graded

Job title:

Environmental Health Officer (Food team) | £37,938 -£44,711 Career Graded

Company

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Job description

Position reference: 50030506Directorate: Public Health & Communities | Service: Culture, Housing & RegulationSalary: £37,938 -£44,711 (Career Graded) Plus laptopWorking Arrangements: Agile WorkingHours per week: 37Contract type: PermanentWe are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.See our range of Employee Rewards:Closing date: 18/07/2025 at 23:59The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.This post requires an Enhanced DBS CheckIf you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please emailWhen applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.About the Post:Barnsley Council is an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough, Supporting around 243,000 people. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and your talent will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.There has never been a more exciting time to work for Barnsley! We boast a town of modern regeneration and welcome our employees to embrace ‘Barnsley as their office’. Our location is central to nearby cities such as Sheffield and Leeds; our town centre is located just minutes away from the M1 and beyond the M62. We offer low-cost parking and accessible networks of public transport.Regulatory Services at Barnsley protect the health, safety and well-being of those who live, work in and visit the borough, enabling local businesses to comply with their regulatory responsibilities. That’s where you come in, as an Environmental Health Officer, working within the Food Team.Your role in our journeyWithin the Food Team you will primarily specialise in the area of inspecting food premises, investigating food hygiene complaints, giving advice and guidance to businesses, sampling and investigating infectious disease outbreaks.What you’ll needYou will need a level 6 degree in Environmental Health (or MSc in Environmental Health) and the Certificate of Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Registration Board.A recognised qualification relevant to the work of the team, will unlock higher level positions dependent on your relevant professional experience. Knowledge of regulatory services and food hygiene legislation is essential. Whatever level you join us at, you will also bring to the role a commitment to work flexibly, and an appetite for engaging in continuous training and professional development in this rewarding field of work.A lot to look forward toHere at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So, we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you – whether that’s training to be a leader, or learning flexibly online.To arrange an informal discussion, please e-mail carolinepetty@barnsley.gov.uk. Caroline is the Food and Health and Safety Service Manager.Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.Job Profile:Vacancy Exposure Profile:Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.CV’s are not accepted for this role.At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances”Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:

Expected salary

£37938 – 44711 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:22:34 GMT

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