Role: Environmental Health Practitioner
Location: Newcastle
Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (incl. £5,000 car allowance)
Job Description:
Are you a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) looking to advance your career in the private sector? Join Shield Safety, one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career. Whether you are aiming to achieve CIEH Registration through our structured Pathway to Registration Programme, looking to step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage of our unrivalled professional development opportunities, or simply want a change from Housing or Port Health and specialise in Food Hygiene. It’s a fantastic opportunity for professionals with a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and some hands‑on experience in leading inspections or auditing to grow within a collaborative, passionate and award‑winning team.
What We’re Looking For
- Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
- Have experience leading audits, inspections or compliance consultancy
- Be passionate about public health, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Hold a full and valid UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported from day one on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
- Professional growth: We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
- Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, flexible working, plenty of training opportunities and CPD, strong benefits package.
- Work in a tech‑based, client‑facing environment. No mountains of paperwork or long hours at home.
- Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands, and an opportunity to learn from industry thought leaders.
- This is a rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field‑based, client‑facing role with unparalleled career progression in the private sector.
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