(BF4895) – Environmental Health Officer/Environmental Protection Officer – Sussex

Buckingham Futures; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Futures is seeking an Environmental Health Officer/Environmental Protection Officer for an initial 3-month contract in Sussex. The successful candidate will work on vital public health services including Environmental Protection and Food Safety, with opportunities for extension and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification food safety experience required.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team covering air quality, contamination, permitting, and acoustics.
• Inspect low-risk food businesses and manage related enforcement activities.
• Respond to noise and nuisance complaints from commercial and industrial sources.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Food Safety

Communication

Organisation

Independent Work

Education

Degree, Diploma, or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

(BF4895) – Environmental Health Officer/Environmental Protection Officer – Sussex

Location: Sussex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3-month (potential for extension)
Salary/Rate: Competitive

Buckingham Futures have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer/Environmental Protection Officer to join a local authority in Sussex. This role is to start ASAP on an initial 3-months contract, with a strong potential for extension.
We’re keen to hear from professionals with experience in Environmental Protection, Food Safety or ideally both. If you have a strong interest in either area, the client is open to considering splitting the role accordingly.

Key Areas of Work/Responsibilities:

Environmental Protection

• Working in a multidisciplinary team covering air quality, land contamination, permitting, and acoustics
• Responding to noise and nuisance complaints from commercial and industrial sources
• Reviewing contamination reports, commenting on planning applications, and providing pollution control advice

Food Safety

• Inspecting low-risk food businesses (Categories C and E)
• Conducting food hygiene and food standards inspections
• Managing related enforcement activities
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualification food safety experience is required

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma, or MSc in Environmental Health
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Strong communication, organisation, and the ability to work independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to support essential public health services while gaining valuable cross-disciplinary experience.

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

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Email: [e-mail]