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The Authorised Officer (Food) is responsible through the Team Leader – Environmental Health, for the delivery of the Food Law service throughout Shetland.

The post holder will be required to carry out a range of technical and specialist regulatory and advisory duties covering food law, public health and workplace health and safety. They are responsible for the delivery of the inspection programme in a wide range of premises including approved premises, investigation of outbreaks, incidents, sampling and other duties arising from the relevant legislation. Further information regarding the role of an Authorised Food Officer can be found here: https://rehis.com/.

The post holder will be required to carry out the functions and duties of an Authorised
Officer (Food) appropriate to their authorisation in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies and priorities as directed. They will be required to provide a high quality service to the public, the business community and external organisations and take every opportunity to enhance the image and reputation of both Environmental Health and the Council.

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is G/H/J/K
This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Gutters Hut, 7 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Louise Moar, Team Leader - 01595 744857 - louise.moar@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here