Animal Health and Agriculture Officer

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is looking for an Animal Health and Agriculture Officer (Enforcement) to provide legal advice, conduct inspections, and undertake criminal investigations. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in the livestock industry, possess strong organizational skills, and have a full driving license. This is a full-time entry-level position offering a competitive salary and the possibility of flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Capable of using basic technical equipment.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed advice on legal requirements.
• Conduct routine statutory inspections at agricultural premises.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Take enforcement action under criminal legislation.
• Assist other Trading Standards Teams as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of livestock and animal feed industries

Enforcement or investigatory experience

Ability to use Microsoft packages

Organisational skills

Ability to deal sympathetically with members of the public

Job description

Animal Health and Agriculture Officer (Enforcement)

Salary: £28,142-£32,061 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Agile throughout Lancashire / Based at County Hall, Preston

Employment type: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: Friday 26th December 2025

Job Role

An exciting opportunity to join the Animal Health & Welfare & Agriculture Team within the Trading Standards Service as an enforcement officer. The role is full time and permanent with the possibility of flexible working arrangements if required.

Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and covers a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied and complex – but our purpose is simple – we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working as efficiently and innovatively as possible to prioritise the services they need and want.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide detailed advice on the relevant legal requirements both verbally and in writing.
• Conduct routine statutory inspections and sampling activities at various agricultural premises in Lancashire.
• Conduct criminal investigations.
• Take enforcement action under a variety criminal legislation.
• Assist other Trading Standards Teams when required for other operations.
• Complete the necessary forms and use various databases for investigation work and recording purposes.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of the livestock and animal feed industries as well as enforcement or investigatory experience and must be able to use their initiative, be capable of using Microsoft packages (Teams, Word, etc.) and an ability to use basic technical equipment. Must be capable of navigating challenging terrain and standing for extended periods in all weather conditions at various premises.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. You will be organised and have flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours. You will be able to deal sympathetically with members of the public, and businesses, while also being confident in your ability to handle difficult and challenging situations.

Contact

For an informal chat about this vacancy please contact Alison Moss on 01772 534324 or 07766803605, or Stephen Green on 01772 533910.

Other Information

The proposed interview date for this post is Wednesday 7th January 2025 but is subject to change. In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' page.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration