Job Description

Overview

We currently have exciting new opportunities in our Housing and Regulatory Service. The work is challenging and offers you the opportunity to use and develop your professional skills to the full within our busy Commercial Team.

You will be home based and primarily working across the south of the county with some office working at the main offices in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe.

About us

Now in its third year, Buckinghamshire Council brings together the best of the previous five councils to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

The Commercial Team comprises of two geographical teams operating across Buckinghamshire and sits within the Housing and Regulatory Service as part of our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate. It is responsible for undertaking investigations, inspections and required enforcement activity to achieve regulatory compliance. The work of the team covers all aspects of food safety and hygiene, health and safety, accident investigation, infectious disease. event safety, smoke-free compliance and supports and works with businesses as part of the Primary Authority Partnership Scheme.

About the role

You will be responsible for regulatory activities ranging from informal advice to formal enforcement action and prosecution in accordance with Codes of Practices and guidance across a wide range of food business and workplace settings. You will support the work of other team members as necessary to achieve compliance. You will also provide advice, guidance and support to businesses and the public and undertake sampling activities.

You will manage a personal caseload to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with Council policies, procedures and performance indicators. In addition, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of special projects and assigned tasks including promotional, advisory and educational activities. You will respond to service requests from members of the public, businesses, Councillors and visitors to the area.

You will be expected to maintain an up-to-date professional knowledge of appropriate legal, technical and social issues to ensure the delivery of an effective quality service and maintain your core competencies.

We are constantly looking to improve our service delivery, developing new and innovative ways of working and using technology.

Mobile:

A \'mobile\' role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You\'ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, possessing good communication skills and a positive approach to customer care. You will have a good level of knowledge and understanding of food and health and safety legislation and have practical experience within local authorities.

You should meet the competencies set out in the Food Law Code of Practice to undertake low risk food hygiene interventions and recent experience of food safety enforcement gained while working within a Local Authority is preferable.

Applications are welcome from both experienced officers and from those who have not yet completed their Competency Development portfolio and support will be provided to achieve this.

Other information

Number of positions available: Two

This job does require carrying out site visits, but we actively encourage the team to adopt a flexible working approach to improve their work-life balance. This includes working from home and attending the office as and when required, such as face-to-face meetings.

Our main offices are based in Aylesbury, Amersham & High Wycombe.

For an informal chat about this role in more detail, please contact Ian Snudden on 01494 732057 or

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• Unspent convictions and/or unspent conditional cautions only

For further information on how long it takes for convictions and conditional cautions to be spent, please refer to Nacro\'s on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that\'s why we\'re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it\'s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council\'s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

It\'s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you\'ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That\'s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Caf\xc3\xa9s, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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