Location: Buckinghamshire County Wide
Overview
Are you looking for a new challenge where your skills and expertise can be truly valued? If so, this could be the role for you. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated EHP/ Food & Safety Officer to join our team and make a real difference. The successful candidate will directly contribute to the Environmental Health Service objectives, ensuring the provision of an effective, consistent, and high-quality service that is responsive to customer demands.
You will undertake inspections, investigations and required activities to ensure regulatory compliance by our clients. This will range from providing informal advice to undertaking formal action and prosecution in accordance with Codes of Practices and guidance. You will also work proactively with the Environmental Health management team to implement changes and bring about improvements in overall service delivery.
This is an extremely exciting time to join our expanding and forward-thinking Environmental Health team, who are essential to the delivery of the Council’s dedicated strategy for a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all those who live, work and visit our area. No two days are the same, as you will be part of a team that manages and maintains a large, diverse and ever-changing geographical area.
About us
The Environmental Health Service is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that reflect the needs and priorities of our community. Our work is guided by the Council’s strategic commitments and its pledge to residents, as well as the standards and targets set by the Food Standards Agency.
We are proud to contribute to the Council’s annual plan and lead on projects that foster a culture of excellence. Our team is committed to providing outstanding regulatory services that meet the expectations of our clients and stakeholders. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in everything we do.
Why Join Us?
You will join a supportive team and gain fantastic exposure within the Public Sector environment. We support professional development, and there are lots of opportunities to be part of high-end projects and to develop in your career with us.
Additionally, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including a very competitive employer pension contribution, a great work-life balance, generous annual leave allowance, and discounts on a variety of services and restaurants.
About the role
Are you passionate about protecting public health and making a real difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive and dedicated Food and Safety Officer to help deliver our ambitious Environmental Health strategy.
Reporting to the Commercial and Environmental Health Manager, you’ll play a vital role within a supportive and forward-thinking team. You’ll contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, responsive service that meets the needs of our residents and aligns with the Council’s vision and values.
In this role, you’ll carry out investigations and take action to ensure regulatory compliance—ranging from offering informal advice to pursuing formal enforcement and prosecution, all in line with national Codes of Practice and guidance. You’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding public health and driving service excellence.
We’re looking for someone who’s not only technically skilled but also enthusiastic about continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with the Environmental Health management team to implement positive changes and help shape the future of our service.
Role responsibility as follows:
1. You will operate at a senior level within the Commercial team to provide professional environmental health input to meet the service objectives ensuring the provision of an effective, consistent and high-quality service that is responsive to customer demands.
2. Undertake inspections, investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory activities as necessary.
3. Manage a personal caseload across the range of environmental health disciplines to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with Council policies, procedures, and performance indicators.
4. Develop, implement, and review special projects and assigned tasks, including promotional, advisory, and educational activities.
5. Develop and build relationships to influence and engage successfully with our partners, other agencies and clients in often complex situations.
6. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge of appropriate legal, technical, and social issues to ensure the delivery of an effective quality service.
7. Provide training and support to officers to maintain competencies to deliver regulatory interventions.
8. Respond to consultations in relation to notified public events regarding public safety, food safety, and health and safety, including attending safety advisory group meetings for specific events.
Mobile Workers:
This role follows a mobile working style, offering flexibility to manage your schedule and work from a range of locations. You may meet colleagues and clients at different sites, work from partner offices, public spaces, or from home between appointments. To work effectively, you must be able to securely access all necessary files and folders remotely. While daily office attendance is not required, there will be occasions when working from the office is necessary.
About you
The role is challenging but professionally very rewarding. The Council is looking for applicants who possess all the technical abilities required of a professionally qualified authorised officer.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need a degree, MSc in Environmental Health, or the Higher Certificate in Food Control therefore possessing the ‘suitable qualification’ required for food hygiene enforcement set out in the Food Standards Agency Food Law Code of Practice for authorised officers who undertake assessments of compliance with food law and take enforcement action, as appropriate.
You should also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in line with Institute guidelines, along with evidence of compliance with the Food Standards Agency Competency Framework.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. Flexibility is also key—you’ll need to be available to work within the service’s core hours and occasionally outside of standard office hours. Any out-of-hours work will be appropriately compensated.