Rushcliffe Borough Council is looking for a self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join the Environmental Health Service as an Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer. Location: Nottingham, NG2 7YG Salary: £24,132 - £30,114 per annum (progression within this paygrade is subject to a competency frame and obtaining BTEC Level 3 certificate for Animal Inspectors) Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 About Us: Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern forward-thinking authority providing high quality services to over 119,000 people across the borough.Its modern purpose-built office and leisure centre facility at Rushcliffe Arena and Bingham Arena is the perfect place to progress your career. We are an award-winning and innovative council with a reputation for delivering high quality value for money services and exceeding our residents expectations.Rushcliffe is a great place for sport and home to a number of facilities such as Nottingham Forest football ground, Trent Bridge Cricket ground and Holme Pierrepoint water sports centre. Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer The Role: You will work alongside another Animal Warden & Pest Control within the wider Environmental Health Team, dealing with a wide range of animal welfare requests and responding to a variety of requests for the treatment of common household pests.You will also be involved in enforcement work linked to dog fouling, dog related behaviour and animal welfare. In addition you will be expected to deal with stray dogs. Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer Key Responsibilities: -To enforce appropriate legislation in respect of dogs, including the preparation of notices and statements and presentation of evidence in court cases - To deal with all aspects of stray dogs, including their collection, transport, arrangements for temporary accommodation and adoption - Participate in a Borough wide educational and advice service to encourage responsible dog ownership - To keep appropriate records, update the computerised database and undertake any necessary administration relating to the Service's activities - To carry out inspections of animal welfare related licensed premises, compile reports and related enforcement activity to fulfil the licensing functions of the Council Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer You: - Has experience of working within a customer focussed environment - Is adaptable and capable of dealing with a wide variety of work - Has good communication skills and is aware of community diversity - Is self-motivated and possesses a flexible approach towards work - A BTEC Level 3 certificate for Animal Inspectors would be advantageous but is not essential. If you do not hold this qualification, you will be given the appropriate training and support to achieve it Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer Benefits: - Working in purpose-built offices with reduced price membership of the onsite leisure centre - Free car parking - Rushcliffe Rewards - save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers - Generous annual leave and opportunities to buy and sell leave - An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development - Local Government pension scheme - A range of salary sacrifice schemes - A fully equipped vehicle. Closing date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 Interviews will be held during week commencing 24 March 2025 To submit your CV for this Animal Warden and Pest Control Officer opportunity click Apply now. ADZN1_UKTJ