Environmental Health Officer

ABC Food Law Ltd; Tettenhall Wood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join the Environmental Health & Licensing Team. This role focuses on food safety and licensing, requiring qualifications in Environmental Health and experience in legislation. The successful candidate will handle food safety interventions, conduct investigations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to protect public health. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to community health in a supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in Environmental Health.
• Skilled in food safety and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake food safety interventions and health investigations.
• Liaise with partner agencies and safety advisory groups.
• Support the Environmental Health & Licensing Team across functions.

Skills

Interpreting and applying environmental health legislation

Confident communication

Building effective working relationships

Flexibility and proactivity

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking local authority?

South Staffordshire Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Environmental Health & Licensing Team, working specifically within the Food safety and licensing function.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that plays a vital role in protecting public health and the local environment. We deal with a wide range of environmental health matters including Food safety, health and safety, animal welfare licensing and public health.

About the Role

As an Environmental Health Officer in our Food and safety team, you will:

• Undertake food safety interventions, food complaint investigations, public health registrations, health and safety investigations, infectious disease control and animal welfare licensing inspections.
• Be a lead officer for high risk/approved premises in the district.
• Liaise with partner agencies and take part in safety advisory groups and advise of event safety.
• Be willing to undertake the animal welfare licensing level three course for inspectors.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and help shape the future of South Staffordshire’s environment and public health.

Support the wider Environmental Health & Licensing Team across all functions when required, including food safety, health and safety, housing, and licensing matters.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified with a degree in Environmental Health and a minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying environmental health legislation, particularly in relation to food safety and health and safety.
• A confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, developers, residents, and partner agencies.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality services.

You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering excellent services and are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.