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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Environmental Health Practitioner to play a key role in protecting public health and supporting safer, healthier communities. You will help secure compliance with statutory requirements through inspection, investigation, auditing, monitoring and, where necessary, enforcement across areas such as food safety and standards, health and safety, public health, and licensing. Your work will directly contribute to achieving Council and service objectives, improving the local environment, and supporting community wellbeing and economic prosperity.
Job Responsibility:
Play a key role in protecting public health and supporting safer, healthier communities
Help secure compliance with statutory requirements through inspection, investigation, auditing, monitoring and, where necessary, enforcement across areas such as food safety and standards, health and safety, public health, and licensing
Contribute to achieving Council and service objectives, improving the local environment, and supporting community wellbeing and economic prosperity
Influence positive behaviour change within businesses and the wider community
Provide advice, guidance and, when required, take enforcement action
Requirements:
Fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner
Hold a Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection (HCFP), or an equivalent qualification recognised within the Food Law Code of Practice
Demonstrate ongoing maintenance of professional competency in line with relevant bodies
Strong technical knowledge, including a solid understanding of environmental health legislation, enforcement tools and their practical application within a local authority
In depth working knowledge of risk assessments, quality systems and at least one specialised area of environmental health, supported by sound scientific and technical understanding
Confident communicating complex legislation clearly to a wide range of audiences
Excellent numeracy, literacy and organisational skills
Able to lead, coordinate and work collaboratively, ensuring high professional standards and effective service delivery
What we offer:
Leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays
Potential hybrid working opportunities
Health and wellbeing support
Generous local government pension scheme
Range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts