Role Overview
The purpose of the role will be to support the Animal health and Welfare Team in delivering statutory duties including animal health, welfare, animal welfare licensing, identification, movement control, animal by‑products and enforcement. The apprentice will gain practical experience in regulatory work while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Responsibilities
The job will involve maintaining records and database systems, producing correspondence, assisting officers during inspections at livestock and animal welfare licensed premises, supporting the triage and recording of complaints, liaising with service users, providing advice, responding to complaints and assisting with evidence gathering for potential enforcement action. The role involves visiting farms, kennels, stables and other rural premises.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in animal welfare, agriculture and regulatory enforcement, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, be keen to learn, have excellent organisational skills, pay attention to detail, be able to follow instructions and be willing to work outdoors in rural settings. Basic IT skills are essential to this role along with a commitment to completing the apprenticeship and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of and experience working with animals or in agricultural environments is desirable as well as being a team player with a positive attitude and a full UK driving licence.
What we offer
- Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, growing to 39 days after five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
- Flexible working pattern – 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with flexi‑time and hybrid/remote arrangements where possible
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car without credit checks or deposits, with significant savings on a three‑year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Purchase home and electronic items through salary sacrifice, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases
- Enhanced public pension – Secure future with a career average pension, contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme – Save 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment via Income Tax and National Insurance savings
- Employee assistance programme – Access a free and confidential assistance service to manage and overcome life’s challenges
- Discounted gym membership – Corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off‑Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Equality and Diversity
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.
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