(BF4870) – Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety – Surrey

Buckingham Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Surrey is seeking an Environmental Health Officer on a permanent basis. The role focuses on enforcing Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, managing complex investigations, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and be registered with a professional body.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the EHORB/EHRB or equivalent.
• 20 hours Food Core CPD as per latest standards.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Food Safety and Health & Safety enforcement casework.
• Manage complex investigations and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.

Skills

Inspection of Food Establishments

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Diploma

Job description

(BF4870) – Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety – Surrey

Location: Surrey
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Permanent Full Time
Salary: £46,000-£53,000

We’re currently working with a local authority client based inSurrey, whos looking to recruit an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) or Higher Certificate Technical Officer on a permanent basis.
This role involves undertaking the full range of Food Safety and Health & Safety enforcement casework, with a focus on ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Act and/or the Health and Safety at Work Act. The successful candidate will be expected to manage complex investigations and correspondence, working to strict deadlines while helping the council meet its service delivery targets and regulatory objectives.

Essential Requirements:

• A baseline qualification, such as the Higher Certificate in Food Control or an Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) Diploma (or equivalent).
• Registration with the EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent professional body).
• The ability to demonstrate competencies in Cluster 4 – Inspection of Food Establishments, as set out in the current Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance.
• A minimum of 20 hours Food Core CPD as required under the latest professional standards.

Compliance Requirement:

Before the contract can commence, Buckingham Futures must hold copies of the following documentation on file:

• Relevant qualifications
• CPD certificates
• Registration certificates (EHORB/EHRB or equivalent)

If you’re available and interested, or would like more information, please contact us:

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