Environmental Health Officer

Our public sector client are seeking experienced and qualified Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) to undertake food hygiene and safety inspections within commercial food premises across the borough.

You will carry out approximately 250 food hygiene inspections (focusing on new businesses and Category D premises), ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed food hygiene and safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments of food premises in line with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Code of Practice.
• Identify contraventions and provide clear written recommendations and compliance deadlines to secure improvements.
• Deliver expert advice and support to businesses to promote good food safety practices.
• Complete and submit inspection proformas and draft electronic inspection reports within 7 days of the inspection.
• Ensure inspection findings are accurate, thorough, and legally compliant.
• Work independently, managing your own schedule and caseload efficiently.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health
• Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent
• Proven experience in undertaking food hygiene inspections and enforcement work
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Food safety legislation
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles
  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Food safety management systems

Skills and Competencies

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality reports
• Ability to work flexibly and independently
• Time management skills to meet deadlines

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work outside standard office hours, when required
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the borough to conduct inspections
• Access to your own inspection tools and equipment (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK