Senior Public Protection Officer / Public Protection Officer

at  NNDC

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a self-motivated and fully qualified Environmental Health Professional, experienced in all aspects of food safety inspection and enforcement to join our highly regarded and experienced Environmental Health department.
The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality public services and will have the right skills to deliver this including a clear communication style, good customer service skills and an ability to prioritise workload.
This is a great development opportunity to really grow your career and play your part in supporting and protecting the residents, visitors and businesses of North Norfolk.
Applications for part time hours will be considered.
The closing date for applications is midnight on the 10th of November, however we reserve the right to close applications if we have received a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interview dates TBC.
For an informal discussion please contact: Ian Hogg, Public Protection Team Leader: Ian.hogg@north-norfolk.gov.uk 01263 516175

ABOUT US

We’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value difference in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit.
Our coast and environment are really important to us. We recognise that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change and as such the Council has declared a climate emergency. A Net Zero strategy has been developed to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer a number of benefits that are open to all employees. We have a supportive culture of enabling our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their day to day job roles. Our office in Cromer is modern and light with onsite lunchtime catering, and free onsite parking.
We have an active health and well-being group, mental health first aiders, employee assistant program, employee discounts portal, and salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing).
We have a great forum for communication through regular updates from Directors and Chief Executive, and a working relationship with Unison, our onsite recognised union.
Most people that work for North Norfolk District Council can enjoy a great work life balance, as part of our hybrid approach to work. If your role supports hybrid working, and we’ve shown you all that we need to for your job role, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection.
You’ll enjoy 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and when you’ve been with us for five years, this increases to 30 days (assuming the role is full time). We provide access to a great pension scheme, based on your local authority career average earnings.
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit – covering over 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with a population of over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities, our District is one of England’s top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
Our Public Protection Team is instrumental in protecting public health and safety across this busy and varied district; from market towns to seaside resorts, the district presents a range of diverse and unique working environments and regulatory challenges.
You will work closely with businesses to ensure that they are producing, preparing and serving food which is safe to eat. You will also play an active role in ensuring that businesses comply with their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act etc 1974, as well as getting involved with the full range of licensing issues, shellfish beds and private water supplies.
The successful candidate will undertake regulatory activities including enforcement as a key member of the Public Protection Team.
Please note there is one vacancy, and the level of appointment will be based on the essential criteria met.