BF4939 Environmental Health Officer

Buckingham Futures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental health consultancy in London is hiring an Environmental Health Officer to conduct food hygiene inspections and investigate health and safety complaints. Candidates should have a relevant degree or diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on compliance and public safety. The role offers opportunities for collaboration and independent work within the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in food hygiene inspections.
• Experience in health and safety compliance.
• Ability to document activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hygiene inspections for new premises.
• Investigate food and health safety complaints.
• Manage RIDDOR investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding legislation

Written communication

Risk assessment

Decision-making

Workload management

Independent working

Collaborative working

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health

Compliance with the Food Standards Agency framework

Registration with EHORB or CIEH

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct New Premises and Category A-D food hygiene inspections
• Investigate food and Health & Safety complaints
• Carry out RIDDOR investigations

While experienced EHOs are preferred, candidates with limited experience may also be considered.

Key Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly, manage challenging situations, and de-escalate conflict
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain legislation and procedures to improve compliance
• Strong written communication; accurately documenting activity and outcomes in correspondence and evidence
• Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate interventions to protect public safety
• Quick decision-making skills to achieve compliance and reduce risk
• Strong planning and workload management to meet targets and deadlines
• Ability to work independently in the community and escalate risk when needed
• Collaborative working with internal and external teams to achieve service objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to use handheld technology in the field

Mandatory Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, or equivalent experience enabling the candidate to undertake the role
• Compliance with the Food Standards Agency competency framework (Food Law Code of Practice Guidance)
• Registration with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) or CIEH

To register your interest, please call our Recruitment Team on 020 8125 4321.