Animal Health Enforcement Officer

Job Details

Job Title: Animal Health Enforcement Officer

Salary: £27,052 - £34,397 per annum

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Location: Wyre Forest House

Team: Trading Standards

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

Following the retirement of a long‑serving Animal Health Officer, Worcestershire County Council is recruiting a permanent replacement. The Animal Health function is part of the Commercial Standards sector of Trading Standards, alongside food standards, animal feed, weights and measures, and product safety.

The service operates on an intelligence‑led model, and the successful candidate will deliver the full range of tasks in their area of expertise, including inspections, investigations, project work and identifying intelligence‑based cases for the monthly tasking meeting.

Key focus areas for this post are animal disease control, primarily farm businesses and associated premises, plus the busy livestock market in Worcester. Some animal welfare work may also be required in specific circumstances.

The team works closely with Environmental Health and Licensing colleagues, maintaining strong relationships with partners across the sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, investigations and project work across animal health and disease control.
• Identify and submit intelligence‑based cases for the service’s monthly tasking meeting.
• Manage animal disease control activities at farm businesses, premises and livestock markets.
• Perform animal welfare investigations as circumstances dictate.
• Collaborate regularly with Environmental Health and Licensing staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with a range of partners to expand the portfolio of Primary Authority Businesses.

Equality & Diversity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

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