Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Practitioner to join a busy Health Protection team on a temporary basis.
• The role focuses on ensuring compliance with food hygiene, food standards, and health and safety legislation across a wide range of premises.
• You will be responsible for both routine inspections and reactive investigations to help protect public health and support community wellbeing.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Conduct inspections and audits of food businesses to ensure compliance with food hygiene and food standards legislation
• Carry out health and safety inspections in line with national and local policies
• Investigate complaints and incidents related to food safety, health hazards, or public health concerns
• Undertake enforcement action where necessary in accordance with relevant legislation and enforcement policies
• Prepare and present reports, evidence, and recommendations for legal proceedings when required
• Deliver and support operational and strategic action plans to improve compliance and regulatory outcomes
• Provide accurate and high-quality advice to businesses and stakeholders on food safety, standards, and legislation
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, partner agencies, and the wider community to deliver health protection outcomes
• Support the development and implementation of intelligence-led regulatory projects and campaigns
• Supervise and guide junior or support staff when required
Skills/Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years' regulatory experience in food safety or health and safety enforcement (preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills
• Experience in preparing enforcement cases, including giving evidence in court or tribunals
• Competent in risk assessment, inspection protocols, and use of digital regulatory systems
• Proven ability to manage own caseload effectively and work independently as well as in a team
• Experience in a local authority or similar public health/regulatory environment (desirable)
Additional Information:
• This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote working and office/site visits. Ideal for experienced professionals, though applications from recent graduates with relevant qualifications will also be considered.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health (essential).
• Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent.
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years' regulatory experience in food safety or health and safety enforcement (preferred) • Strong understanding of UK food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety legislation • Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills • Experience in preparing enforcement cases, including giving evidence in court or tribunals • Competent in risk assessment, inspection protocols, and use of digital regulatory systems • Proven ability to manage own caseload effectively and work independently as well as in a team • Experience in a local authority or similar public health/regulatory environment (desirable)