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Animal Welfare and Control Officer
| Posting date: | 17 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,920 to £39,501 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2025 |
| Location: | Maldon, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Maldon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MDC001854 |
Summary
Maldon District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Animal Welfare & Control Officer to carry out a range of tasks relating to our statutory duties in relation to strays and assisting with the inspection of animal-related licensed premises.
About this role
• Act as the Council’s qualified Animal Welfare Officer for the discharge of provisions relating to stray dogs found within Maldon District.
• Investigate complaints, provide specialist advice, and undertake enforcement in relation to statutory nuisance and anti-social behaviour related to animals.
• Facilitate and manage the stray dog kennelling service contract.
• Undertake the inspection and issuing of licences within the Animal Welfare Licensing Regulations, Zoo Licensing Act, and the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.
About this role
• Act as the Council’s qualified Animal Welfare Officer for the discharge of provisions relating to stray dogs found within Maldon District.
• Investigate complaints, provide specialist advice, and undertake enforcement in relation to statutory nuisance and anti-social behaviour related to animals.
• Facilitate and manage the stray dog kennelling service contract.
• Undertake the inspection and issuing of licences within the Animal Welfare Licensing Regulations, Zoo Licensing Act, and the Dangerous Wild Animals Act.
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