As part of the County-wide response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the gradual lifting of lockdown, funding has been made available to create this new post to co-ordinate the response across all Hertfordshire District Councils, Police and Public Health.

Post: Events and Safety Officer           

Ref: ESO

One year fixed-term contract (FTC)

Salary £15,680.60 (Part-time – 18.5 hours per week)

An interesting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Environmental Health team as an Events Safety Officer.

You will be responsible for providing assistance, support and enforcement around COVID19 and community safety; predominantly with any events, large or small, occurring in the Borough. You will ensure that cases are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner, in accordance with legal responsibilities and customer service standards.

Applicants should have either a BSc/MSc Degree in Environmental Health or relevant experience with event safety.

Working hours will be spread between Thursday and Sunday each week and will be arranged on a flexible basis according to the needs of the post. A full driving licence is essential.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this role.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.

Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 20 June 2021 (quoting the above reference).

Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.