Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer London Borough

Company: Buckingham Futures
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Location: Romford
Job Description:

Buckingham Futures is supporting a Local Authority within a thriving London Borough who are seeking an experienced and confident Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to join their team

You will be joining a supportive and experienced team environment, with a strong mix of field-based and office-based working.

The Role

In this position, you will take responsibility for a broad and varied caseload, including:

  • Food hygiene inspections across all risk categories, including unrated premises

  • Ensure all inspections are completed in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice

  • Investigation of food safety complaints and follow-up actions

  • Provide professional advice and guidance to food business operators to support legal compliance

  • Preparation of clear, accurate inspection reports and enforcement documentation

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for experienced Environmental Health/Food Safety professionals who can confidently operate in a busy regulatory environment and deliver high-quality interventions from day one.

Essential requirements include:

  • Strong competency in food hygiene enforcement (food standards experience desirable)

  • Recent Local Authority Environmental Health experience (within the last 12 months)

  • Proven ability to manage a varied regulatory caseload independently

  • One of the following qualifications:

    • Higher Certificate in Food Control (EHRB or CIEH)

    • Higher Certificate in Official Control (SFSORB)

    • Certificate of Registration to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB)

    • Diploma in Environmental Health (EHRB or REHIS)

    • Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (CIEH)

    • Degree or Masters in Environmental Health

Whats on Offer

  • A varied and engaging regulatory workload across food safety and health & safety

  • Hybrid working with a balance of field, office, and remote flexibility

  • Opportunity to work within a knowledgeable and supportive Local Authority team

  • Potential for contract extension based on performance and service need

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Posted: July 1st, 2026