Job Description

• Carry out inspections of food premises, manufacturing sites, distribution hubs, retail businesses, and vessels
• Enforce legislation covering food hygiene, standards, public health, and health & safety
• Recommend and implement enforcement action, including prosecutions, prohibition notices, seizures, and closure of premises
• Investigate food safety complaints, outbreaks of communicable disease, and workplace health and safety incidents
• Prepare prosecution files, witness statements, and provide evidence in court when required
• Provide tailored advice to businesses on compliance, food safety, and good practice
• Collect, record, and analyse samples, prepare reports, and take proportionate enforcement action
• Represent the authority in dealings with external agencies such as FSA, APHA, UK Border Force, HSE, Public Health England, HMRC, and others
• EHRB registered Environmental Health Officer, or holder of Higher Certificate in Food Control with significant experience * Demonstrated experience in food law, food hygiene, port health, and public health enforcement * Knowledge and application of health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks * Skilled in preparing and presenting legal evidence in line with PACE requirements * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce detailed reports and legal notices * Confident in conflict resolution and working with stakeholders in challenging circumstances * Ability to manage varied caseloads, prioritise work, and meet statutory deadlines * Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining statutory competencies * Flexible to meet service demands, including occasional evening or site-based work If you are an experienced practitioner ready to deliver high-quality environmental health and food safety services, we would love to hear from you.

Skills Required