Role
Environmental Health Practitioner
Location
Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
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, ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career, or simply want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety instead, this is an excellent opportunity.
This is 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.
Why Work with Shield Safety
- Career Progression in Environmental HealthWe’re committed to developing the next generation of Registered Environmental Health Practitioners. We’ll support your journey to become a Specialist Consultant, a Senior Auditor or a Regional Manager, with CPD opportunities, technical workshops, development programmes, and support to complete the CIEH Registered EHP Pathway.
- Specialise in Food Safety and Health and SafetyWe focus on Food Safety Compliance and Health and Safety Risk Management across Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors.
- Work Smarter with Compliance TechnologyUse our proprietary Audit Upload Tool and digital compliance systems to streamline your work. No more paperwork – just efficient, tech-led solutions.
- Work with Leading UK BrandsGain experience with high-profile clients in Retail and Hospitality, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, delivering high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.
- Broaden Your ExperienceInvolve yourself in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects that influence the future of public health and safety in the UK.
- Industry Recognition and CollaborationCollaborate with experts from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Food Standards Agency (FSA), and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
- Award-Winning ConsultancyJoin a company recognised for excellence in Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you should:
- 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
Apply Now – Environmental Health Jobs UK
If you’re ready to grow your career as a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner in a forward-thinking, supportive, and innovative consultancy, apply today. A team member will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Apply now and become a part of our diverse and dynamic team, making every day safer!
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, CPD opportunities, and a 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, with opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders.
- Rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field-based, client-facing role with strong career progression in the private sector.
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