Why join us
We believe in putting our people first – we work hard every day to make sure everyone can achieve a healthy and enjoyable work-life-balance. We operate an annualised hours system that gives you flexibility to work when it suits you as well as the organisation.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Food & Workplace Safety Technical Officer (Grade 5) or Environmental Health Officer (Grade 6) where you will have your own district and carry out the full range of food hygiene, health and safety and special treatment registration work.
We have embraced mobile working carrying out 90% of our work on hand-held devices. We also pay one professional membership fee per year.
Essential criteria for the role
- Hold one of the following qualifications:
- Possession of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health degree or apprenticeship
- CIEH accredited Higher Certificate in Food Control*
- CIEH accredited Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Food Standards Control*
- Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection*
*as a minimum for the Higher or Advanced certificates you must have completed your academic qualification and are near completion of your portfolio.
Your essential skills, knowledge and experience
- Experience of inspecting premises and investigating complaints requiring an in-depth knowledge of appropriate legislation and the use of appropriate enforcement action
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing effectively with colleagues and customers
- Competent information technology user and ability to maintain accurate information
For the Grade 6 role
- CIEH Chartered or Registered Environmental Health or Food Safety Practitioner or have an Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Registration certificate or Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Diploma or equivalent health and safety enforcement practitioner qualification
- Wide range of enforcement experience and the investigation of complex cases
As rural councils, the suitable candidate will have a full driving licence and be able to travel throughout the Council areas.
Key responsibilities for the role
- To enforce the Councils’ statutory obligations and policies in respect of the duties undertaken by the Food & Workplace Safety Team and carry out the caseload responsibilities of a Food & Workplace Safety Technical Officer /EHO
- To contribute to effective service delivery by improving environmental health and public health standards in the community and ensuring the procedures supporting this delivery are robust and correctly followed
- To maintain awareness of all legislation, professional and technical developments as well as new national or local inititives in respect of the functions of the service
A full list of the duties this role provides, as well as the benefits we offer, can be found within the job description.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and are unable to support visa applications. To be considered for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please refer to the UK Government’s guidance before applying.
Thank you for taking the time to read our advert, we look forward to receiving your application.
Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026 or Tuesday 27 October 2026 via MS Teams.