Dog Control
1 week ago
**Salary**:£30,559 - £32,654 Pro rata
**Hours per week**:22 hours
**Temporary/Fixed term**:15 months
**Interview date**:Tuesday 11 February 2025
**_Public Protection Service - Empowering Safe and Resilient Communities _**
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dog Control and Animal Health Officer to join our Public Protection Service in the Consumer Protection Team
Our Public Protection Service sits within our large unitary authority, bringing together food and health and safety, trading standards, animal health, environmental protection, licensing, ASB and pest control. We are passionate about our community and take pride in our work whilst encouraging a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do.
As a Dog Control and Animal Health Officer you will lead on providing an effective dog control service for the County as well as the establishment and enforcement of provisions related to animal health issues including Public Space Protection Orders, and animal licensing functions. Other responsibilities will include undertaking timely, effective investigations and solution focused problem solving in relation to enforcement, responsible ownership and the welfare of dogs. This role does require some working outside of core hours when necessary for specific duties including stray dog collection, which is covered across the team on a rota basis.
**Why us?**
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.**
- The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. _
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our **statement of commitment to equality and inclusion**.
**Disability Confident Employer
