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This site will provide the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role:<br></strong></p>\n<p>Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.</p>\n<p><strong>Who are we looking for?<br>We are looking for someone who:</strong></p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;can manage and prioritise a busy work load and who is capable of working independently or as a team.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;can make justifiable decisions based on facts.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;has excellent communication skills.&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;is adaptable, self-reliant, dependable, confident, creative problem solver.<strong><br></strong></p>\n<p>As an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ben Clemons on 01233 648365 or Gill McIver on 01233 648341.</p>\n<p>Click to view a <a href=\"https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/sumhy4db/6840a-technical-assistant-nov-2023.docx\" target=\"_blank\">job description</a></p>\n<p>We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk\">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; for more information.</p>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in this role then please apply now as we are currently shortlisting and interviewing and will be looking at applications as they are submitted. </strong><strong>To apply by completing an application form via the Council’s e-recruitment system </strong><a href=\"https://ce0872li.webitrent.com/ce0872li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=1955714v4Y&amp;WVID=9966750H9s&amp;LANG=USA\">click here.</a></p>\n<p>When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. 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All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).</em></p>\n<p><em>In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. 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All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Joshua Arthur on 01634 331067</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-29T09:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1cf58040-0426-49d9-b631-e7b4d3028236.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a32d4d6b-cb8b-4e6d-ac52-0fb7dc459fc4","title":"Apprentice Gardener","employer":"Lancaster City Council","department":"","location":"White Lund Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The Role</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Lancaster City Council are looking to appoint an energetic and motivated Gardener Apprentice within Environment & Place, to contribute to making our district well maintained. 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It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>This application process replaces a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications</strong>: 06 November 2024 (22:59)</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date</strong>:&nbsp;TBC</p>\n<p>We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. 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Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Work Together as one team - </strong>champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading</p>\n<p><strong>Drive Efficiency - </strong>create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively</p>\n<p><strong>Be Ambitious - </strong>aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential </p>\n<p><strong>Make a Difference to Reading - </strong>inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity</p>\n<p><em> </em><em> </em></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exceptional opportunity; as such we are looking for people with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A good general standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.</li>\n<li>City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in plumbing/gas fitting or be able to show experience and a lower technical qualification</li>\n<li>Must have current ACS (where applicable) CODE – CCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/CPA1/HTR1/MET1</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Building Trades/Construction</li>\n<li>Full UKL driving license </li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<p><span><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\">Due to a requirement in this role to be part of our call out rota, candidates need to live a reasonable distance from Reading, this proximity is crucial to ensure a quick response time during call-outs, allowing us to maintain the high level of service expected.</span></span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. 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This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.</p>\n<p>We warmly welcome applications from every suitably qualified member of our local community. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process. If we have not been in touch with you by 11<sup>th</sup> November then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shortlisting: Monday 11<sup>th</sup> November 2024                         </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Interviews: Tuesday 12<sup>th</sup> November 2024 (Time T.B.C)</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close advertisements early. 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