Portal Official Veterinarian Inspector

Job Description
Portal Official Veterinarian - HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services Dover
Job description
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Portal OV-Border Import Control specifics (Where applicable)
Responsible for the implementation of veterinary border controls for Products of Animal Origin (POAOs), and accountable for taking the decision on the outcome of those controls.
To execute all duties involving the enforcement of Statutes, Regulations and other legal requirements relating to applicable border controls and in particular:
Products of Animal Origin for Human consumption - (PoAO)
Participate flexibly in the OVS duty rota, where applicable, to ensure the provision of adequate professional cover throughout opening times. Maintain constructive communication with RTPHA management and other teams, engage in constructive feedback regarding capability or conduct of self and others and highlight potential corrective actions to be undertaken to enhance service delivery.
To maintain a detailed knowledge of all relevant UK and EU legislation, DEFRA, FSA and relevant guidance.
To manage, train, supervise and monitor technical and support staff, where required, in the execution of all relevant Port Health duties, to ensure that regulatory action is consistent and appropriate.
To advise food business operators and undertake export certification, as authorised Official Veterinarians, on International Trade of POAOs subject to restrictions, either to Third Countries or to other Member States.
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers and colleagues, paying attention to customer care and the promotion of the HallMark service.
Completing the required documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Inputting data into company and other systems
Contributing to staff training as required
Abiding by company health and safety and biosecurity policies
As part of a multiskilled position, other duties may be required, including carrying out inspections on farm, Animal Welfare Licensing visits, TB testing and collecting samples of food products for sampling projects.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine.
Membership of RCVS.
OCQ(V) – ES (Essential Skills), EX (Exports General) & PX (Products Exports) qualifications
Good knowledge of the food industry
Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on delivering ethical customer care under scrutiny.
A great team player who is both reliable and flexible
A flexible approach to working hours.
Driving license
Further to the above, the Portal OV is required to have:
Experience in an abattoir/meat processing setting (red meat or white meat) or export health certification.
Knowledge and experience of appropriate legislation and controls, health certification, drafting notices and enforcement.
Current experience of working as a Portal OV at a BCP (desirable)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,500.00-£47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Relocation assistance
Store discount
UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Veterinary experience: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
RCVS (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Dover (required)
Ability to Relocate:
Dover: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person