Job number PLC00844 Location Civic Centre, High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 1UW Directorate Place Job Type Environmental Health Contract Type Casual Working Hours 6 - 8 hours per week Closing date 30 June 2024 Salary range £27.59 - £NaN per hour About us At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon. With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities. Working at London’s second largest borough can be tough, particularly with government reforms, budget restrictions, and political attention – but it’s enough to keep us busy and ensures no two days are the same! What does a Casual Environmental Health Officer do at Hillingdon? We are inviting applications from an individual looking to do some additional hours of work, these may be mid-week, evening, or weekend hours. We are a busy service ready to welcome you to our Food, Health and Safety Team. You will work on inland food law enforcement within the Public Protection and Enforcement Team Our Offices are based in the bustling town of Uxbridge on the fringes of West London with tube and bus connections, shopping, and recreational facilities all nearby. Further nearby transport links include the M25 M40 and M4. As a member of the Food Safety Team, you will carry out proactive and reactive food hygiene inspections and interventions, investigate food complaints and give advice on all food hygiene and standards issues. The work is varied including offering a perspective influenced by large local employers such as Heathrow Airport. As a casual worker you will be given a programme of inspections to complete over twelve months, these will be food hygiene and food standards. Inspections will normally be Food Hygiene Category D and Food Standards B and C. Unrated inspections may be completed within agreed timescales. You will need to be highly organised and produce inspection reports notifying businesses of their ratings within no more than two weeks. It is important that you are comfortable working around competing priorities, and that you can make decisions and meet deadlines. You will need excellent communication skills and must work well within a team. You must be proficient using IT systems. If you are interested in hearing more about the role, please get in touch with Oliver Darius 01895 277475 or by email [email protected] About you You must possess a degree/ master’s degree in environmental health. You must possess a Certificate of Registration awarded by the EHRB to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner You may be: In an existing post looking to broaden your experience of another local authority. Seeking some additional hours work. Looking to maintain your food competency. Returning to work as part of a flexible retirement plan. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as a sound judgement and knowledge of relevant legislation. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work and capacity to absorb new knowledge quickly and efficiently. You will work independently with the minimum of supervision and must have a full driving license. Other important attributes include: problem solving collaboration exceptional customer service organisation teamwork and relationship building What we offer We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: Work Life Balance Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life. 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service. Health & Wellbeing Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough. Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses. Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits. Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family. Commute with Ease Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre. Equity, Diversity and Equality Statement At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Join us in building a workplace where diversity is not only embraced but also celebrated, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our organisation's success. Additional Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Free parking, Transport links