EH Food Officer

Osborne Richardson; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a Derby-based Food Safety team on a six-month contract. You’ll carry out programmed food hygiene inspections across cafés, takeaways, manufacturers and retailers, and investigate complaints or suspected outbreaks.

You’ll hold a degree in Environmental Health or equivalent, be registered with the EHRB, and meet the Food Law Code of Practice competency. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB).
• Competency in the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of current food safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programmed food hygiene inspections across a wide range of food businesses.
• Investigate food complaints and suspected food poisoning outbreaks.
• Take samples for analysis and advise businesses to improve.
• Enforcement action in line with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Protect the health of residents and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgement

Independent work

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Our client, based in Derby, is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join their Food Safety team on a six-month contract. In this role, you’ll carry out programmed food hygiene and standards inspections across a wide range of food businesses, from independent cafés and takeaways to manufacturers and large retailers. You’ll investigate food complaints and suspected food poisoning outbreaks, take samples for analysis, and give businesses practical advice to help them improve. Where necessary, you’ll take proportionate enforcement action in line with the Food Law Code of Practice, playing a vital role in protecting the health of residents and visitors.

To be successful in this role, you’ll hold a degree in Environmental Health or an equivalent qualification, and be registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB). You’ll need to meet the competency requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice to carry out food hygiene inspections, along with a sound working knowledge of current food safety legislation. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the confidence to work independently while building positive relationships with businesses and colleagues are essential. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

This role offers hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to balance site visits and home working, with a requirement to attend the Derby office one day per week. The position is a six-month contract paying between £45 and £50 per hour, depending on experience.