COMMERCIAL & LICENSING TEAM OPPORTUNITY (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)

Do you want an engaging career in Public Health Enforcement, improving people’s homes and the environment?

We have a vacancy to recruit an exceptional individual to our Environmental Health Commercial & Licensing Team as either one of the following:

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER £34,728 - £39,880 per annum

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER £34,728 - £39,880 per annum

TECHNICAL OFFICER £30,451 - £34,728 per annum

Location:               Cambridge City and Working from Home

Contract:               Permanent

Hours:                   37 per week

Closing:                 12 noon, 23^rd February 2022

Interviews:            TBC

Do you want to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team working within the vibrant City of Cambridge?  Do you want an engaging career in public health enforcement, improving people’s homes and the environment?

Working in an iconic, diverse and expanding University City such as Cambridge, you will be joining an organisation where Environmental Health is an important and highly regarded Service.  Here at Cambridge City, we work as one council to achieve our vision, promoting Cambridge as a great place to live, learn and work and where we care for the planet and the people of Cambridge.

Making a difference at a local level, working within the Commercial and Licensing Team you will be focused on ensuring that we secure the relevant standards in relation to all commercial premises and taxi licensing in accordance with legislation and service policy. Whether that is the processing of applications, undertaking inspection of commercial premises for, health and safety and licensing and the investigation of complaints and compliance with licensing conditions, health and safety. To dealing with statutory nuisance from commercial premises, outdoor events and contributing to the improvement of the night-time economy in the City, this varied remit will ensure there is never a dull moment.

You will join us with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, communicate well at all levels, prepare, and write reports and be able to present facts and negotiate in a balanced manner.  You will have experience of working with the public, carrying out investigations and inspections and a knowledge of current legislation.

We encourage agile working arrangements, and this fantastic opportunity will require a flexible approach; so, you will be comfortable carrying out site visits as well as working remotely.  You will bring your ambition, along with your up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and practice, to support our values and deliver a high-quality service to the City of Cambridge.

We will welcome applications for this role from Environmental Health Officers, Senior Technical Officers or Technical Officers.

Environmental Health Officer applicants, (City Pay Band 6 £34,728 - £39,880), will join us with a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent) and Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board.

Senior Technical Officers applicants, (City Pay Band 6 £34, 728 - £39,880), will join us with relevant A levels (or equivalent) and an advanced relevant specialist technical qualification in this area of work.

Technical Officer applicants, (City Pay Band 5 £30,451 – £34,728), will join us with relevant A levels (or equivalent) and relevant basic technical qualification in this area of work, with the opportunity to secure a relevant additional advanced qualification for career progression as part of our learning and development programme.

Maybe you have reached your personal and professional goals in your current role or are looking to take your next step, perhaps considering a sideways move into a really interesting and important area of work or to develop your career? 

The broad range of work you will encounter, in addition to the recently introduced career grade structure, means that Cambridge City can help provide you with the range and depth of experiences that really count. 

Could this role be your next step?

If this sounds like where you want to be, then we want to hear from you.  In return we can offer:

• Family friendly policies
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and well-being programme
• Subsidy for public transport
• Staff reward and recognition framework

Owing to the nature of this position you will need to be able to travel across the city by car or bicycle.

We would love to chat to you more about this unique opportunity and to tell you all about our team and service.  If you would like to find out more then please contact Gemma Tilley, Team Manager on 01223 457727 or email gemma.tilley@cambridge.gov.uk   

To download one of our information packs that tells you all about the City Council, information on our Benefits and Working for Us; or to make an application please visit www.publicsectorjobseast.co.uk