Job Description
Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a dedicated Health Protection Support Officer to join the Health Protection team. Reporting to the Health Protection Manager, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to provide technical, operational, and administrative support across key areas such as Food Health & Safety, Internal Health & Safety, the Health Protection Hub, and Resilience. As a Health Protection Support Officer, you will play a crucial part in maintaining effective systems, managing data, and ensuring the smooth running of support processes. This is a varied role that offers both challenges and opportunities for personal development and growth within local government.
Key Responsibilities of a Health Protection Support Officer
Data Management & Administrative Support
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Input, maintain, and analyze data across relevant computer systems
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Administer finance systems and manage administrative support procedures
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Respond to customer queries and manage appointments and meetings
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Process applications, licenses, and registrations
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Maintain confidential records and generate administrative returns
General Office & Team Support
Collaborating with Health Protection Teams
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Support various teams within Health Protection through operational and administrative tasks
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Ensure all processes are followed for efficiency and accuracy
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Provide assistance with reporting, compliance checks, and document management
Why Work with Telford & Wrekin Council?
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Competitive salary with a range of benefits, including pension and salary sacrifice schemes
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Access to a secure, flexible Local Government Pension Scheme
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Generous leave entitlement, increasing with service
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Flexible working policies that support a hybrid working model
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Opportunities for personal development and career progression
Inclusive and Diverse Workplace
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We embrace a culture where everyone has a voice, and we value the unique contributions each individual brings to the team. As part of our commitment, posts involving work with children or vulnerable groups will undergo appropriate criminal records checks.
Closing Information & Next Steps
For a full job description and person specification, please click on the links provided. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team at Telford & Wrekin Council and help make a meaningful impact in your community.