Buckingham Futures are currently recruiting for a skilled Environmental Health Officer/ Food Safety Officerto join a local authority based inNorthWestEngland on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enforcing food hygiene, health and safety, and wider public health legislation across a variety of commercial premises.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct routine inspections of commercial businesses to ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and public health legislation
* Carrying out Category C, Category D and Unrated & follow-up visits/re-ratings/closures as well as Cat A & B inspections
* Investigate infectious disease outbreaks and food poisoning incidents
* Respond to service requests and complaints, including drainage and commercial waste
* Enforce local bylaws such as those related to skin piercing and assist with other public health matters, including exhumations
* Undertake sampling of food, water, and environmental materials as required
* Take enforcement action where appropriate, including issuing notices, compiling prosecution case files, and gathering evidence in line with PACE and enforcement policies
* Liaise with external partners such as UKHSA, HSE, FSA, Coroners, and the Police
* Provide guidance to less experienced officers and contribute technical knowledge across the service
* Represent the authority in formal proceedings including court, tribunal, and committee attendance
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
* BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
* Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB or on the CIEH Professional Register)
Essential Experience:
* Previous experience in a local authority enforcement role
* Strong background in food hygiene and health & safety inspections
* Skilled in investigating complaints and conducting formal enforcement actions
* Sound understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory duties
Essential Skills:
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to negotiate, advise, and guide businesses toward compliance
* Able to work independently and manage a complex workload using a risk-based approach
* Comfortable working in sensitive or high-pressure situations
* IT proficient, including the use of inspection databases and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
* Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
* Familiarity with approved premises
* Experience using systems such as Tascomi, IDOX, or M3
Additional Information
* Hybrid working arrangement with some office-based and on-site duties
* The role may involve lone working and visiting commercial premises in varied conditions
* Manual handling and use of access equipment may be required
* PPE and relevant training provided
* Occasional out-of-hours work may be necessary
To Apply:
Please respond with your updated CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience or call me (Kapil) on 020 125 4321.
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