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Job Description
East Suffolk Council Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Felixstowe IP11 4SS
54495 - 58809 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
It is an exciting time to be joining our Port Health Team as we transform our services. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Councils Port Health Team as aTechnical Lead Product of Animal Origin.
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 become part of our team you will be enthusiastic keen to learn and thrive on working in a fast-paced environment.
To find out moreview our video about what our skilled team does ()
Your role
You will be the Technical Lead in relation to legislation relevant to the Port Health authority. Your responsibilities will include providing legislative advice completing technical audits designing policies and procedures training and ensuring the Port Health Authority is looking for ways to continuously improve in addition to legislative requirements.
* A Shift Allowance equivalent to 7%of your base salary will be paid to recognise that you work over the range of the opening hours of the Port Health facility (currently 0700-1900 hours).
What you will need
You will have extensive technical and legislative knowledge and understanding of the Port Health legislative will need experience of import controls on Products of Animal Origin (POAO). You will also have substantial experience working in a technical port health role as well as a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Environmental Health or Veterinary Science.
You will be able to demonstrate and work in alignment with our values and be empowered to make decisions to enhance procedures and practices in line with government legislation.
Please ensure that you read the full job description and person specification for all requirements of the role.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider 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 andhear why our employees think it is such a great place to work ().
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
For more information please see ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Ian Cobainby calling 0 or emailing:
Closing date: 19 September 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 29 September 2025.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and the Technical Lead - POAO Job Description and Person Specification
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out theHow to Apply section of our Career Site ().
Employment Type
Full-Time
