Environmental Health Officer (food)

We are looking for a food qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our east London local authority client on a temporary basis Outline We are looking for an Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer who is EHORB registered (Environmental Health Officers Registration Board at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health). You will be required to carry out high risk food hygiene inspections in a variety of premises such as takeaways, care homes, restaurants etc. This will include some evening visits. Must haves: A minimum of 1-year experience of carrying out Food hygiene inspection Interventions. Be able to think on the spot and make decisions, to issue Food Hygiene Rating provisional score at time of visit. Good communication skills (written & verbal) & confident to work with minimal supervision. Handwritten reports will be completed onsite and left with the food business operators. The ability to write in clear plain English is essential. Be aware of equalities and diversity when dealing with food businesses. you will need to hit the ground running. Own vehicle (insured for business use) would be beneficial as we are one of the largest London Boroughs Qualifications Higher Certificate in Food Control (EHRB or SFSORB) Food Hygiene and Food Standards, or Certificate of Registration from EHRB, Diploma in Environmental Health or Scottish Equivalents. 20 hours CPD, 10 hours of which are core in food matters directly related to delivery of official controls. Competence assessment for authorised officers detailing evidence and compliance with 4.8.1, 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4 and 4.8.5 on pages 63 and 64 of the food law code of practice (England) April 2015. A current full driving licence. Main duties of post Carry out food hygiene official control interventions in premises category A, B, C, D, E of the intervention rating scheme. Undertake visits, sampling, investigations and other functions to enforce food law, health and safety at work law if required. Carry out Food Standards official controls in premises category A, B, C of the intervention rating scheme. Undertake visits, sampling, investigations and other functions to enforce food law, health and safety at work law if required. Unless otherwise stated food hygiene and food standards interventions are carried out at the same time. Implement the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme for hygiene of premises in accordance with the Brand Standard. Other duties that we may ask you to undertake Investigate and take appropriate action on food complaints, accidents and general complaints about commercial premises, both informally and formally, and give professional advice to complainants, commerce and industry. Give evidence at legal proceedings, quasi-judicial meetings and other hearings. Be responsible for the use of computers and the maintenance of all necessary records and administration in connection with the duties. Be responsible for equipment and protective clothing available to assist in the duties. Undertake the training and development and attend meetings as required. Liaise with officers within the Service and other departments of the Council, outside organisations, businesses and other persons in order to properly perform the duties. Competency Profile Communicating openly and effectively Communicates complex information to others effectively Is a clear and persuasive communicator, using influencing and negotiating skills when necessary Actively listens to, respects and values the view of others Presents succinct, well balanced information orally and in writing, with clear outcomes Sets up opportunities to influence others prior to decisions being made Understands and responds to organisational politics Facilitates discussions to achieve collective objectives Creates an environment where team/s are encouraged and developed, to enable them to communicate effectively Delivering excellent customer service Acts as role model in own personal approach to customer focus Proactively seeks and effectively uses customer information to inform service delivery Proactively seeks to establish and meet current and future needs of customers Organises processes around customers, taking account of complex and sensitive issues to meet their long-term needs Implements and utilises systems to record customer feedback and communicates ideas and information to appropriate people, ensuring information is fed back into appropriate systems e.g. CRM Creates an environment where team/s are empowered to put customers first Managing Personal and Organisational Change Translates strategic vision into practical and achievable plans Thinks and acts innovatively and creatively, to improve methods, systems and outcomes Identifies opportunities for change Champions, manages and engages with change openly and willingly Proactive in identifying barriers to change and works to influence others in overcoming them Promotes a culture that demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and development Constantly reviews own and team's objectives to ensure they support long-term strategic objectives Identifies and exploits own opportunities and those of the team, to fulfil potential Competency Achieving Results and Success Evaluates and monitors performance Uses knowledge of social and political dynamics to achieve results Encourages organisational learning and continuous improvement Demonstrates integrity, fairness and consistency in decision making Sets demanding but achievable objectives for self and others Achieves results through effective management of self and others Identifies and manages risk Assumes personal responsibility for making decisions, identifying solutions and achieving the best possible outcomes Planning and Implementing Develops, monitors and adjust plans as necessary Leads projects and plans for resources required to deliver Communicates the plans to appropriate staff/stakeholders Uses appropriate range of tools and techniques to plan and manage the process/project Focuses on results and delivers outcomes Determination and commitment Flexibility Respecting Others Develops a culture of Equality and Diversity Empowers people to achieve best practice in this area Adapts to different audiences Demonstrates integrity and consistency in decision making Ensures team members value diversity Demonstrates clear and consistent leadership in promoting equality and diversity Ensures full access to services for all Responds efficiently and appropriately where there is evidence of unfairness Respects confidentiality wherever appropriate Challenges inappropriate behaviour Upholds a high standard of fairness and ethics in words and actions Please send your CV through to infokenyonblock.com For more information about this role or similar roles please visit www.kenyonblock.com