East Suffolk Council, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Based at either Harwich International Port CO12 4SR or Felixstowe Port IP11 4AZ £37,938 - £46,731 per annum – plus a 14% shift allowance 37 hours per week on a rotational shift pattern including weekend working Permanent It is a really exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services in response to the UK’s departure from the European Union. We currently 4 exciting opportunities to join the East Suffolk Council's Port Health Team as an Authorised Officers (Port Health Officers) Our mission is the protection of public and animal health, carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK. To find out more about what our skilled team do, have a look at our video here. To become part of our team, you will be enthusiastic, keen to learn and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment. The role Your role will be to work with our existing Authorised Officers/Port Health Officers in carrying out various checks on imported products (including fish and organic items) to ensure they are safe for distribution in the UK. You will also protect international health by monitoring health conditions on board ships in order to prevent disease. You will have the opportunity to work under your own initiative but also with others as part of our friendly team. What you need This is a career graded post, and the responsibilities of the role will be undertaken at a level appropriate to the postholder’s qualifications, experience, and competence, as laid out in the job description. It will be essential to have either a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health, or a Higher Certificate in Food Control with 3 years’ experience in a food and safety field. Applications will be considered from trainees, however you will be required to have completed your academic studies, CDP and professional interview by the date of your interview. However, if you do not currently have the essential qualifications and are keen to take the next step in your career, we will consider appointing at the band below. After the completion of initial training you will participate in a 7-day rotational shift pattern covering the hours of 06.30 – 22.00 Monday to Friday and 07.00 – 15.00 Saturday including weekend working which will at that point attract a 14% shift allowance on top of the base salary. The shift pattern will be kept under regular review to ensure it meets operational needs, which may lead to a 24/7 service. If you would like to be at the forefront of this exciting new service, we look forward to receiving your application. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. Here are some of the main benefits: Great opportunities for training and development Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Please see our benefits brochure for further information. For an informal discussion or if you have any questions regarding this post, please contact Alexandra Catling by either calling 0845 6461310 or emailing alexandra.catlingscpha.gov.uk Closing date: 9am 28 th February 2025 Interview date: w/c 10 th March 2025 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Authorised Officers AO 7 - 9 Job Description Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template. Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV’s are not accepted. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates