Are you passionate about protecting public health at the UK border? We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer (Port Health) with recent operational experience in port health to join our frontline team.
Responsibilities
* Implement official controls at the border in accordance with UK legislation.
* Conduct inspections, sampling, and documentary checks of imported goods, including products of animal origin and non‑animal‑origin food.
* Enforce food safety legislation and International Health Regulations, including mosquito surveillance.
* Verify certificates of organic products at the point of import.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on communicable disease control matters at London Gatwick Airport.
* Lead on port health matters and support the wider team through training and mentoring.
Qualifications
* Professionally qualified Environmental Health Officer with a degree or diploma in environmental health.
* Registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (or equivalent).
* Recent operational experience in Port Health is essential.
* Experience in food safety and health and safety is highly desirable.
* Strong working knowledge of UK legislation and a proactive approach to enforcement, education, and public health protection.
* Confident in providing leadership, guidance, and support to colleagues.
Additional Requirements
* Cover Port Health Officer duty functions at Gatwick Airport on weekday and weekend rota.
* Ability to obtain an airside security pass at Gatwick Airport, including satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) – a condition of employment.
* A full, clean and current UK driving licence is required.
* Casual car user – mileage can be claimed back via expenses.
Benefits
* Financial incentive of up to £6,000 paid over three years in staged instalments.
* Recruitment and retention incentive scheme for hard‑to‑fill roles.
* Employee benefits package, including discounts, wellbeing incentives and structured learning programme from day one to support career growth.
Location
Crawley is a thriving borough with a dynamic business district and excellent transport links, including its close proximity to Gatwick Airport. Our modern Town Hall, opened in 2023, offers a collaborative and flexible working environment with options to work from the office, airport (where applicable), home, or on the move.
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