Senior Veterinary Inspector - International Trade
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,220 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National: £41,220 - £45,400 London: £44,500 - £49,020 This post offers the successful candidate an additional pay supplement of?up to £3,000?upon appointment (pro rata). The supplement is divided as monthly payments. In addition to this, there is a furth |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2025 |
| Location: | National |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 397659/1 |
Summary
Do you want to apply your communication and problem-solving skills in a role that provides variety and flexibility?
APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
Many of the skills and competences already acquired in veterinary positions elsewhere will be applicable and valued in veterinary roles within APHA.
Why not explore a change, a new veterinary path, one that can have far reaching impacts?
Why not join us to make a difference.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for International Trade (CIT) team as a Veterinary Inspector. In this role, you will provide Veterinary guidance and support to the APHA CIT on international trade matters.
As a Veterinary Inspector, you will deliver veterinary operational services aimed at safeguarding animal health and welfare, as well as public health. Your role is vital for protecting the economy and enhancing food security through inspection, surveillance, regulation, enforcement, and where applicable, research, through the application of state veterinary medicine in the delivery of GB Governments’ policies.
Main duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- Provide Veterinary guidance on International Trade and Border Control related matters to support the admin teams at CIT. You will work to ensure the teams understand the impact of regulatory changes on border controls and monitor standards of veterinary certification to help protect the integrity of Great Britain's animal health status, market access and export certification.
- Offer veterinary guidance and, when appropriate assess risks on movements of animals (including pets) and animal products to APHA, Defra and other Government departments, stakeholders, and Official Veterinarians.
- Provide veterinary certification and quality assurance of Official Veterinarian (OV) certification standards, post import checks and approvals carried out by APHA field staff.
- Provide guidance and assistance to the development/delivery of training to APHA staff, OVs (Official Veterinarian), and Local Authority Inspectors.
- Deliver quality assurance of checks by APHA and Local Authority staff at Border Inspections posts.
- Assess the impact of regulatory changes, liaising with Defra as required on the delivery of these changes and advising CIT colleagues accordingly.
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