Animal Welfare & Control Officer - Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
£34,920 - £39,501 per annum
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 3rd March 2025
To apply for this role, please Complete the application form online. CVs will not be accepted.
Description
Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Animal Welfare & Control Officer to carry out a range of tasks relating to our statutory duties in relation to strays and assisting with the inspection of animal-related licensed premises.
About this role
- Act as the Council’s qualified Animal Welfare Officer for the discharge of provisions relating to stray dogs found within Maldon District.
- Investigate complaints, provide specialist advice, and undertake enforcement in relation to statutory nuisance and anti-social behaviour related to animals.
- Facilitate and manage the stray dog kennelling service contract.
- Undertake the inspection and issuing of licences within the Animal Welfare Licensing Regulations, Zoo Licensing Act, and the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.
If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.
In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.
For further information about the role, please contact John Fairweather on 01621 732677 or email john.fairweather@maldon.gov.uk or download and read the job description.
Location:
Offering flexible new ways of agile working within the Council Offices based at Princes Road, Maldon, subject to business need.
To apply
Complete the application form online. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you.
It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Guidance notes for applicants and further documents are available here.
In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park. You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.
As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For more information please see the Council’s Privacy Notice to understand your rights.
Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role.
We are an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity.