Environmental Health Officer/Food & Safety Officer - EH0301

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Environmental Health Officer/Food and Safety Officer (Food and Safety Team) - EH0301Full Time (Mon - Fri) 37 hoursGrade 6/7 Salary range £38,649 - £51,126 (Career Graded)Can you deliver a proactive and professional service, which will have significant impact across the council and its customers?East Hampshire District Council are looking for a qualified ambitious and innovative EHO/Food and Safety Officer, looking for a new opportunity in a busy Food and Safety team. You will have proven experience to carry out food hygiene and health and safety inspections, communicable disease, complaint and accident investigations. You will also have an important role in offering advice, guidance and support to businesses to achieve compliance in these matters.Previous experience in the regulatory or public health environment is essential. However, the post is career graded so applicants at the start of their career as well as those with more experience will be considered for the post.You must be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise your work. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be a great team player. You will need a full UK driving license and access to a car while at work.The position will comprise a hybrid style of working, as a mix of both home and office-based working, to suit the work / life balance of the successful applicant.To be successful at shortlisting you will need to clearly state how you meet the essential criteria listed in either the Environmental Health Officer role profile or the Food and Safety Officer role profile, therefore please ensure you provide a full supporting statement with your CV.For an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Rayner, Environmental Health Manager on 01730 234306 or Sam Ings, Environment and Neighbourhoods Lead on 01730 234334.Responsibilities

Carry out food hygiene and health and safety inspectionsInvestigate communicable disease, complaints and accidentsProvide advice, guidance and support to businesses to achieve complianceRequirements

Qualified Environmental Health Officer or Food and Safety Officer (Career graded) – Grade 6/7Proven experience to work in regulatory or public health environmentSelf-motivated with excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; good team playerFull UK driving licence and access to a carHybrid working arrangement (home and office-based) to suit work/life balanceIn return for your valued contribution , we offer a competitive benefits package including hybrid and flexible working options, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at our website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-councilThe closing date for receipt of applications is 3 October 2025.Interviews are likely to be held on 15 October 2025.East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant - you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this ..... full job details .....