Environmental Health Officer Food/Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections (Categories A‑D) and inspections of new premises.
• Investigate food hygiene matters, including accident (RIDDOR) investigations.
• Maintain CPD and competency framework requirements up to date.
• Undertake accident investigations and produce RIDDOR reports.
• Prepare evidence and participate in legal proceedings.
• Take enforcement action, serving notices such as HIN, HEPN, improvement, and prohibition notices.
• Assess compliance with relevant legislation and determine appropriate enforcement action.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of inspections and enforcement activity.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust quickly and manage challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate legislation clearly and influence behaviour to improve compliance.
• Skilled in handling conflict calmly and de-escalating situations.
• Excellent written communication, with accurate reporting and evidence documentation.
• Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate interventions.
• Strong decision‑making skills under time pressure.
• Effective workload planning and time management.
• Ability to work independently in the community and when required to elevate risks.
• Confident working collaboratively across teams and external partners.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and use of handheld technology.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience).
• Must meet the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice competency framework.
• Registered with EHORB / CIEH (or eligible and compliant).
• Experience or understanding of:
  • Food hygiene inspections.
  • Health & Safety enforcement.
  • RIDDOR investigations.

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