Environmental Health Officer

Environment Journal; Skipton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Skipton is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to support the Farming, Food, and Health team's operations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in environmental health, ensuring food safety compliance and managing incidents. Key responsibilities include investigating food poisoning cases and inspecting cosmetic premises. The role offers a salary between £42,839 and £47,181 per annum, along with a generous benefits package including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health.
• Registered Environmental Health Officer.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety compliance in the County.
• Investigate food poisoning and health incidents.
• Inspect and register cosmetic premises and practitioners.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of environmental health legislation

Ability to manage conflict and complaints

Education

Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)

Job description

Overview

Environmental Health Officer role within the Farming, Food and Health (Regulatory Services) team in the Western part of the county, covering Skipton and surrounding areas.

Salary

£42,839 - £47,181 per annum

Expires

22/02/2026

Company

North Yorkshire Council

Location

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Job Type

Full Time

We are looking for a suitably qualified Environmental Health Officer to support development and operational delivery of the Farming, Food and Health (Regulatory Services) team in the Western part of the county.

Our Service

Regulatory Services includes the Council’s Environmental Health Services, and some Trading Standards functions. Its purpose is to protect and enhance the health, safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors to the County and to protect the interests of legitimate businesses. This is achieved by providing advice and guidance and, where necessary, by enforcing relevant legislation to deliver the Council’s statutory and non-statutory functions of Regulatory Services.

The Role

As an Environmental Health Officer in Farming, Food and Health, you will protect the health of communities.

The main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that food manufactured, prepared, exported, imported, and offered for sale in the County complies with hygiene, safety and standards by working with the food industry and taking action where necessary
• Investigating cases/suspected cases and outbreaks of food poisoning and food borne disease
• Investigating health and safety at work incidents in line with the NYC enforcement policy
• Protecting the health and safety of residents by inspecting and registering cosmetic premises and practitioners.

What you will bring

We are looking for individuals who have experience of working within Environmental Health and of managing conflict and complaints informally and formally.

As an Environmental Health Officer, you will have a Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc), be a qualified Environmental Health Officer registered by the Environmental Health Registration Board and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

As an exceptional candidate, we would love to hear about your ability to make fast paced decisions. Some of the key skills you will need in this role are:

• Investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills
• Knowledge of current environmental health legislation and practice and of the relationship with other public agencies
• Understanding of the political context and the ability to operate sensitively and efficiently within a political environment
• Ability to carry out tasks in compliance with safe and consistent standards and to promote healthy and safe working practices.

Working for us

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
• Travel loans
• Health assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

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Contact and Apply

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Lauren Reed, Divisional Officer, on 01609 767305 or [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.