ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER Salary – between £37,280 to £40,777 pa (pro rata) plus a temporary market forces supplement of £2,555 pa (pro rata) About Us East Staffordshire Borough Council is a high performing authority and a great mix of town and country. Our Environmental Health Team cover a vast range of food businesses; home to Coors and Marstons we have a range of approved premises and manufacturers including minced meat prep, meat products and cheese manufacturers and are primary authority for Punch Taverns. An exciting opportunity has opened for a part time Environmental Health Officer that has experience and competence specifically in food hygiene. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity to develop skills and experience in approved premises regulation and primary authority partnerships. We have an attractive benefits package includes the Local Government Pension Scheme; flexible working hours; generous annual leave; hybrid working; development opportunities and free car parking. The Council offices are based at Burton Town Hall in Burton upon Trent, which is also located close to the train station. The Role The postholder will be instrumental in delivering our reactive and proactive work programmes alongside a team of experienced officers to ensure statutory duties and service delivery targets are met and professional services are delivered to customers. Our ideal candidate will have completed their Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and be a CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will have a thorough understanding or previous experience of working in food safety, health and safety and public health/infectious disease control. Key Requirements You must have practical experience and a proven track record in Food Safety, Public Health or Health and Safety and hold a Bsc/Msc in Environmental Health or equivalent. We are looking for an individual with lead officer competency in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice. You must have a proven track record in providing advice and assistance to other members of staff/service areas within the scope of environmental health and an ability to interact effectively with the public, local communities, local stakeholders other agencies and public bodies, difficult people and situations. Skills & Experience You must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and enforce it in a balanced way. The successful applicant should also possess the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Additional Information Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic level Disclosure & Barring Service Check. The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Important Notes for Candidates: Visa Sponsorship As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship. Personal Relationships A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment. If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Rachel Liddle, Environmental Health Manager by emailing rachel.liddle@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk to arrange. Closing Date Thursday 16 October 2025 Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. Attached documents EV0104 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER - FOOD SAFETY.doc