Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week.
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Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring food safety standards are upheld? Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food Safety team.
As an Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety), you will play a key role in delivering professional regulatory advice, enforcing food hygiene and food standards legislation, and supporting the Council’s public health priorities.
You’ll carry out a range of interventions including inspections, audits, sampling, advisory visits, and promotional activities. You’ll also investigate offences, issue legal notices, and prepare prosecution files where necessary.
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified EHO with a Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent, and registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board
- Demonstrable experience in food safety enforcement and knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements to a range of audiences
- Investigative and analytical skills, with experience in preparing xwzovoh legal documentation and taking enforcement action
- A proactive to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with guidance from agencies such as the Food Standards Agency and UKHSA
- Ability to work flexibly across the Borough and participate in occasional out-of-hours work, including emergency response and noise service rotas (paid at an agreed rate)
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