Environmental Health Practitioner - Gloucester

Shield Safety Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental health consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health, along with experience in audits and inspections. This role offers an opportunity to work with high-profile clients in sectors like Hospitality and Retail, focusing on Food Safety and Health and Safety compliance. The company provides a supportive environment with clear progression and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday, increasing with service

Ongoing training

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience leading audits, inspections, or compliance consultancy.
• Passion for public health and regulatory compliance.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with leading UK brands in various sectors.
• Conduct high-impact environmental health audits.
• Involve in training delivery and bespoke consultancy.

Skills

Leading audits

Risk management

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire

Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Job Description:

Are you a qualifiedEnvironmental Health Practitioner (EHP)or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in theprivate sector? JoinShield Safety, one of the UK’s leadingEnvironmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career.

Whether you are wanting to achieve CIEH Registrationthrough our structuredPathway to RegistrationProgramme, you’ve ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage or the unrivalled professional development opportunities that we can offer, or perhaps you simply want a change from Housing or Port Health and you want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety instead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with aBSc or MSc in Environmental Healthand some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditingto grow within a collaborative, passionate and award-winning team.

Why Work with Shield Safety

We’re committed to developing the next generation ofexperienced Registered Environmental Health Practitioners. Whether your goal is to become aSpecialist Consultant,a Senior Auditor or a Regional Manager, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. We offer unrivalled opportunities for career developmentand continuous learning with CPD opportunities, technical workshops, development programmes, and all the support you need to succeed from expert industry mentors. And as mentioned, you’ll be given full support to complete yourChartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Registered EHP Pathway Programme.

⚫ Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety

Unlike EHO roles focused on Housing or Environmental Protection, our consultancy specialises inFood Safety ComplianceandHealth and Safety Risk Managementacross theHospitality,Retail, andLeisure sectors.

⚫ Work Smarter with Compliance Technology

Use our proprietaryAudit Upload Tooland digital compliance systems to streamline your work. No more paperwork – just efficient, tech-led solutions.

⚫ Work with Leading UK Brands

Gain experience working with high-profile clients and leading brand names in Retail and Hospitality, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, delivering high-impactenvironmental health auditsand consultancy services.

Go beyond inspections – get involved intraining delivery,bespoke consultancy, andthought leadershipprojects that influence the future ofpublic health and safetyin the UK.

⚫ Industry Recognition and Collaboration

Collaborate with experts from theChartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH),Food Standards Agency (FSA), andFood Standards Scotland (FSS). Be part of a team shaping national standards inEnvironmental Health compliance.

Join a company twice namedCompliance Consultancy of the Year, recognised for excellence inFood Hygiene,Health and Safety Auditing, andRegulatory Compliance.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold an accreditedBSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Have some experienceleading audits, inspections orin compliance consultancy
• Be passionate aboutpublic health,risk management, andregulatory compliance
• Possess strong written andverbal communication skills
• Hold a full and validUK driving licence

Apply Now – Environmental Health Jobs UK

If you're ready to grow your career as aCIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitionerin a forward-thinking, supportive, and innovative consultancy, apply today. One of our team members will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Apply nowand become a part of our diverse and dynamic team, making every day safer!

What We Offer

• Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported from day one on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
• Professional growth: We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
• Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, flexible working, plenty of training opportunities and CPD, strong benefits package
• Work in a tech-based, client-facing environment. No mountains of paperwork or long hours at home.
• Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands, and an opportunity to learn from industry thought leaders.
• This is a rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field-based, client-facing role with unparalleled career progression in the private sector.