Folkestone & Hythe District Council Vacancies

Technical Food & Safety Support Officer

2026-10-13T11:32:00+01:00

Are you an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in your local community? We are seeking a Technical Food & Safety Support Officer to join our Food & Safety Team.

This varied and rewarding role supports the delivery of environmental health services across the district, helping to protect public health, support businesses and ensure compliance with food safety and workplace safety legislation.

Working alongside Environmental Health Officers and other regulatory professionals, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate regulatory records, supporting food safety programmes, managing data and enquiries, coordinating sampling activities and contributing to important public health initiatives.

About the Role
As Technical Food & Safety Support Officer, you will provide technical, administrative and operational support across a range of environmental health functions, including:
• Managing the Alternative Intervention Programme for lower-risk food businesses.
• Processing food business registrations and maintaining regulatory records.
• Supporting the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and Food Standards Agency reporting requirements.
• Responding to enquiries from businesses, residents and partner organisations.
• Supporting food sampling, investigations, disease control work and enforcement activities.
• Maintaining and developing Salesforce systems, reports and data quality processes.
• Coordinating monitoring programmes, including invasive mosquito surveillance activities.
• Supporting project work and the introduction of new regulatory responsibilities.
• Assisting with statutory returns, procurement activities and team administration.
No two days will be the same, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of food safety, public health and regulatory initiatives.

Why Join Folkestone & Hythe District Council?

We offer a comprehensive, people focused rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work life balance.

• Generous annual leave: up to 31 days + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions
• Salary sacrifice schemes: cycle to work and lease car options.
• Corporate discount schemes for shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, days out and more.
• Great location: centrally based, close to transport links and free office parking.

Our Values
We’re proud of our positive workplace culture built around four core values:
Customer First, One Team, Thinking Ahead and Performance Counts.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Wilson on 01303 853262 or email nicola.wilson@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Closing date for all completed applications is 11.59pm on 26 October 2026.

Aqua Fit Aerobics Instructor

2026-10-05T11:16:00+01:00

We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and inspiring Aqua Aerobics Instructor to undertake group classes each week at Hythe Pool.

We are looking to expand our current programme by a minimum of 2 45 minute x classes per week, these will be on 2 different days.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Sharon Punter (Hythe Pool Manager) on 01303 859177 or email sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Applications will be considered as they are submitted.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once enough suitable applications are received.

Lifeguard (Leisure Attendant)

2026-09-30T12:52:00+01:00

Are you calm under pressure, confident in the water, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? If so, Hythe Swimming Pool would love to welcome you to our team!

We’re looking for experienced Lifeguards to help ensure our swimmers stay safe whilst keeping our facilities running smoothly.

To be considered, you must hold the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and have the ability to work a range of shifts on a rolling rota.

We have multiple permanent roles available at either 18.5 hours (part-time) or 37 hours (full-time) per week. These positions are not suitable for those seeking casual/zero‑hour arrangements or those currently in full‑time education.

Why Join Folkestone & Hythe District Council?

Our benefits package reflects our commitment to helping colleagues thrive both professionally and personally and includes:

Corporate membership
A wide range of discount and salary sacrifice schemes
Up to 31 days’ annual leave
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
A uniform allowance for this role

If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact:
Sharon Punter (Hythe Pool Manager)
01303 269177
sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The closing date is 30 September 2026 at 12pm, but we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Planning and Building Control Technical Assistant

2026-09-30T08:50:00+01:00

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.

Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health & wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.

Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated and pro-active individual excited by the challenge of a mutli-skilled role, working at the heart of the council to provide an accurate, professional and timely business support service to our Planning and Building Control team. You will be an efficient first point of contact service for planning & building control applications, utilising many access channels such as online forms, emails and telephone calls, undertaking back-office administrative processes, and providing excellent customer service to a whole range of stakeholders.

You will need to have some experience of working in a customer focused administrative support role and the ability to meet service performance targets. You will also need to be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment, which can be influenced by Political as well as legislative changes.

Administrative experience in planning and development management would be a real advantage, but if you’re a quick learner with strong communication skills, great attention to detail, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a diverse team, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Law, Planning & Development Business Manager, via: HR@Folkestone-Hythe.gov.uk

The council supports a hybrid and flexible working culture. The successful candidate will need to work from the council's offices at least 2 days a week, and will need to be in the office full time for the first 6 – 8 weeks for training and onboarding.

Applications should be received by 23:59 on Wednesday 14^th October 2026.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26^th October 2026.