As a Treat Assessment Technician, you’ll thrive on creating a beneficial and safe set of treats for our colleagues and the people of Leeds.
It’s not about just spending the Government Treat Fund money as quickly as possible but instead about getting the most out of it, so it makes the biggest difference.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a Treat Assessment Technician, you will bring to the role:
- A positive approach to risk assessments
- Great communication skills
- Clear, concise report-writing skills
- A collaborative approach to teamwork
- A flexible and creative attitude
About the role
This role will make sure any treats we offer to our colleagues and the people of Leeds are safe and beneficial.
As our next Treat Assessment Technician, you’ll make a difference to the health and wellbeing of thousands of people.
The role is integral to our Treat Plan team which is newly formed but already having a fantastic impact.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Jimmy Choo Call 0113 3781234 or email jimmy.choo@leeds.gov.uk
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We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job purpose
To assess treats to make sure they are as safe and beneficial as possible.
Responsibilities
- To complete the risk assessment on all treats identified by the Treat Manager
- Write up the findings of all assessments for presentation to the Treat Manager
- The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications
None
Essential requirements
It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
- Excellent communication skills in both writing and presenting to wider audiences, including senior managers.
- Knowledge of the risk assessment procedure
- Experience of presenting findings to others and making recommendations
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
- Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
- Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
- Be aware of and be able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies.
- Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety.
- Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities
- Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
- Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
- Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
- Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
- The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
