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20th August 2025

Environmental Health Practitioner x2

About the role

We are at an exciting point in this journey following a recent reorganisation to bolster Environmental Health service delivery. There is a new structure in place – all focused on rebalancing Environmental Health and delivering statutory functions using a risk-based and proportionate approach. Progress has been made but there is still a long and challenging journey ahead of us. That is why we are looking for extraordinary colleagues to join our team for what will undoubtedly be one of the most rewarding challenges of their careers. 

We are looking for candidates who have experience in delivering food and health & safety enforcement as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), so you must be registered as an EHP. Your main responsibility will be delivering the full range of health and safety enforcement functions including inspections, investigations and taking enforcement action. These roles will also include elements of food law enforcement work (inspections).

About you

You will need to demonstrate:

  • A qualification as listed in the Food Law Code of Practice to deliver the full range of official food controls
  • Experience in carrying out health & safety inspections
  • Experience in taking enforcement action
  • Proven front line experience in delivering official food controls within a local authority setting
  • Practical experience in food and health and safety complaint investigations

What we offer

  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance 

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