Senior Environmental Health Officer

ABC Food Law Ltd; City of Westminster, South Kesteven, Elmbridge, London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food law consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation. Responsibilities include leading inspections, legal casework, and guiding junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Environmental Health and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on public health standards in the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold an EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent.
• Experience in legal casework, sampling programmes, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive inspections to ensure food hygiene compliance.
• Lead on projects including sampling and approvals.
• Issue notices and prepare legal proceedings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of food hygiene legislation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health

Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Safety and Health & Safety Team.

Role Purpose

As an Officer with delegated authority and competency, you will be carrying out a programme of proactive and reactive functions which will contribute to ensuring compliance with food hygiene legislation within the Borough.

Key Responsibilities

Using delegated powers and competency to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation so that the standards of food hygiene are maintained in businesses, for the benefit of residents, visitors and those coming into the Borough for their employment.

Senior Environmental Health Officers are required to take on the additional role of formal closures of food businesses and the approval of premises under Assimilated Regulations (EC) 853/2004 and lead on one of our internal projects.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Health Practitioner to carry out the full range of duties including:

• Proactive inspections
• Lead on projects and routine work including sampling and approvals
• Issuing notices and preparing legal proceedings and support more junior officers in the process
• Attendance at outdoor events
• Assist and support field staff from Food & Health and Safety teams in their duties, providing guidance as necessary.

This is a unique opportunity, and we are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives.

About You

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health.
• Registered Environmental Health Practitioner holding an EHRB certificate of registration or equivalent
• Maintenance and proof of professional requirements regarding Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience in Environmental Health roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading on legal casework, sampling programmes, approval of premises, mentoring and supervision.

You must also demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge and implementation of legislation, guidance, frameworks relevant to the service.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.