Trainee Animal Health Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 15/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£22,369 - £24,469
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be Annand House but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Further Information
Durham County Council aims to be an employer of choice and recruit the best people with the right knowledge, skills and experience to deliver excellent services across County Durham.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
We are seeking applications from talented, dynamic individuals who have a real interest in improving the health and welfare of animals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Animal Health Team which is part of the Community Protection Service in one of the largest unitary councils in the country.
Our Team works with the farming community to help and advice on health and welfare matters. County Durham has approximated 2000 livestock farms as well as other premises such as auction marts, abattoirs and show grounds.
In addition to livestock welfare the role includes the advice and enforcement of animal licensing legislation covering such premises as pet shops, animal boarding and dog breeding. There are approximately 250 premises with animal related licenced activities.
This is a trainee post and therefore full training will be given for this role. At present we are looking for someone who can demonstrate a real interest in this area, who has excellent communication skills and is willing to learn.
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate they possess the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to be able to understand and enforcement of legislation
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
You will need to be educated
• Either have or expect to achieve 2 A Levels or Level 3 equivalent qualification
• 5 GCSEs at Grades A*-C/9-4 including Maths and English or hold an equivalent and
relevant qualification
You will also need ………..
• Ability to achieve Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer qualification.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications confidently (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work on complex issues.
• Ability to deal with confrontation and sensitive issues
• Ability to solve problems and deliver effective solutions
Take a look at the person specification for the full criteria.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Ian Bousfield, Occupational Safety Manager at ian.bousfield@durham.gov.uk
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 28 February 2023.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
With so many benefits and rewards and the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic people, we know Durham County Council is a great place to work so why not join us. If you’d like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link below:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778 or email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.