TRAINEE TECHNICAL OFFICER - FOOD HEALTH AND SAFETY
Temporary for 2 years
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Environmental Health
Salary: Grade D - £25,992 to £28,624 per year, £13.47 to £14.84 per hour (pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Step Into a Future in Food Safety – Funded Training & Real-World Experience.
Are you passionate about food safety, and want to make a real difference in your community? Looking to build a career in Environmental Health with full training and support? This is your chance!
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Environmental Health team as a Trainee Technical Officer in our Food Health and Safety team. This is a fully funded training opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 4 Certificate in Food Safety and Food Legislation and undertaking the CIEH Competency Development Portfolio.
As part of this exciting opportunity, you’ll study for the Level 4 Certificate in Food Safety and Food Legislation at the University of Birmingham - with dedicated paid time away from work to attend the university as required and to fully focus on your professional development.
What You’ll Do:
- Support food safety inspections, investigations, and sampling activities.
- Assist with handling complaints and monitoring business compliance.
- Learn from experienced Environmental Health Officers and contribute to real-world public protection work.
- Help maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety across the borough.
What You’ll Gain:
- A nationally recognised qualification in food safety.
- On-the-job training and mentoring from a supportive team.
- A clear pathway into a professional career in Environmental Health.
- Experience of assisting local businesses to meet legal requirements and protect public health.
- Opportunities to develop your skills in regulation, enforcement, and public health.
What We’re Looking For:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grades 9-4/A*-C in English, Maths, and a Science.
- A genuine interest in food safety, health and safety, or regulatory services.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and IT skills.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to work flexibly.
Please note:
Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to meet a certain level of physical fitness.
This is necessary to safely and effectively carry out duties such as accessing and inspecting a range of premises, walking across uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs or ladders in varied weather conditions. This requirement is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aim of ensuring public and employee safety and service delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly, forward-thinking council.
- Make a positive impact on public health and safety.
- Enjoy excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
- Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
- Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
- Access to an employee benefits discount scheme
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click HERE.
The closing date for applications is 22 July 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held on 14 and 15 August 2025.
How to Apply
To apply please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to complete the application form online.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Directorate: Environmental & Community Services
Department: Licensing Section
Salary: Grade D - £25,992 to £28,624 per year (pay award pending)
Contract Status: Permanent
Hybrid working is available.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen within the Directorate for Environmental and Community Services for an Assistant Licensing and Enforcement Officer. Our Licensing team work to protect the safety of residents and visitors, whilst supporting businesses and licence holders to operate safely and efficiently.
The primary purpose of this post is to support the delivery of the full range of licensing functions, ensuring compliance with national legislation, guidance and local policies. As an Assistant Licensing and Enforcement Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the council meets its statutory obligations, taking regulatory and enforcement action where requirements are not met as well as offering advice and guidance where needed.
About You
If you are positive and passionate about delivering high class, customer-focused services and ambitious about licensing and its significant contribution to the safety of our communities then we’d like to hear from you. Experience of working in a regulatory field and partnership working in resolving issues are key.
You will be working with our statutory partners, licensed premises & taxi/ private hire trades, other regulating bodies and Erewash Community Safety Partnership to improve services to customers and ensure a safe and welcoming borough to live, work and visit.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have and demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Experience of working in a regulatory team with an enforcing authority preferably dealing with licensing enforcement
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of processing licensing applications or equivalent
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with information technology systems
Key Responsibilities
This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:
- Check that applications are correctly completed and legally valid before being processed and ensure renewal letters are sent out in-line with licence conditions.
- Answer enquiries and complaints from the public and local traders ensuring that accurate information is given out.
- Organise events so that local businesses, officers and members can be made aware of their licensing responsibilities.
- Collate data to ensure statutory returns are completed timely.
- Ensure the smooth running of the office administration, ordering materials, postal duties, preparing and producing and chasing invoices.
- Support licensing officers to undertake routine checks of vehicles and premises to help assess whether a licence should be granted and the compliance with licence conditions.
- When required arrange and invigilate the council’s taxi and private hire knowledge test.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Carolyn Singleton, Licensing Manager on 0115 907 1104 or email carolyn.singleton@erewash.gov.uk
- Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
The closing date for applications is Friday 25 July 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025.
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
Department: Property & Leisure Services
Salary: Grade H - £42,708 to £46,731 per year (pay award pending) + £5000 welcome payment*
Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Calling RICS Surveyors: Senior Estates Surveyor – Lead, Innovate, and Shape the Future of Property Management!
Join us at Erewash Borough Council and lead a dedicated team of estate professionals to transform how we manage public assets. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping our community’s future through strategic estate management, property negotiations, and asset valuation.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead a small team, managing council land and property assets efficiently.
- Deliver the council’s new Property Asset Management Plan, ensuring sustainable growth.
- Negotiate property transactions, including sales, purchases, and lettings.
- Conduct and oversee property asset valuations, ensuring compliance with RICS standards.
- Provide strategic insights to optimize our property portfolio and maximize value for the community.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Chartered Membership of RICS with a degree/diploma in Estate Management.
- Strong expertise in strategic asset and estate management.
- Proven experience in capital asset valuation and regulatory compliance.
- Effective negotiation and leadership skills to drive property transactions.
- Strong analytical abilities to oversee asset data and inform key decisions.
Why Choose Erewash Borough Council?
Exciting Transformation: Be part of a forward-thinking council driving positive change.
Flexible Working: Enjoy remote work options, flexi-time, and family-friendly policies.
Career Growth: We invest in professional development with ongoing training.
Great Location & Benefits: Free workplace parking, excellent transport links, and a friendly team environment.
Make a difference in public sector property management and help shape a thriving, sustainable community!
Attractive Welcome Payment of £5000*
We offer a generous welcome payment to help you get started on your journey with us. The welcome payment of £5000 is attached to this post, payable in your first salary. This additional incentive demonstrates our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent like you.
*Terms and conditions apply to the welcome payment. For further information on the welcome payment please contact Jo Watts, HR Manager on 0115 907 1038.
Other Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary and staff development opportunities, you will also have access to:
- Flexi Time scheme
- Discounted leisure membership at our local sports facilities with the Fit for Work scheme
- Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
The closing date for applications is 20 July 2025 at midnight.
If you would like more information about the job or if you would like more details about working at Erewash Borough Council please contact Tom Haddock, Head of Property and Leisure Services, on 0115 907 2289. No recruitment agencies or advertisers please.
Apply Now and Take Your Career to the Next Level!