Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that protects public health, supports local businesses, and makes a real impact every single day?
If you're someone who thrives on making a real difference to public health and safety, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're passionate about food safety, public health, or environmental protection, this role offers the chance to use your expertise to protect communities and support businesses. If you're confident in your ability to manage complex investigations, communicate clearly, and enforce legislation with integrity, we'd love to hear from you.
What's the role all about?
As an Environmental Health Practitioner or Senior Food Safety Officer, you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding public health across North East Lincolnshire. You'll carry out inspections, respond to service requests, and enforce legislation covering food hygiene, health and safety, communicable diseases, and port health. From investigating serious incidents to issuing certifications for food exports, your work will be varied, impactful, and essential to the wellbeing of our residents and visitors.
What will your day look like?
Tasks may include inspecting food manufacturing sites, investigating public health concerns such as food poisoning outbreaks, and preparing legal documentation to support enforcement action. The role involves close collaboration with businesses, the public, and other stakeholders to provide expert advice and ensure regulatory compliance. There may also be participation in weekend rotas and agile working across various locations, including the Border Control Post, where official fish inspections and support for food import/export processes are carried out.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a qualified and experienced professional--either an Environmental Health Officer or someone with a Higher Certificate in Food Control and substantial regulatory experience. You'll need strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied caseload with accuracy and professionalism. If you're adaptable, confident in enforcement work, and committed to continuous development, you'll fit right in with our values of integrity, openness, and valuing people.
Why join us?
Joining our team means becoming part of a service that plays a vital role in protecting public health and supporting local businesses. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in food safety, public health, and environmental protection in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. With a wide scope of responsibilities--from inspections and investigations to enforcement and advisory work--you'll be making a tangible impact across North East Lincolnshire.
For more information please contact:
Dee Hitter via Dee.Hitter@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates

• Closing date - 17th November
• Interviews - W/C 1st December

We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusiveRewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
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