Enforcement Officer Environmental Health

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Enforcement Officer (Environmental Health) in Wokingham. The role involves conducting food hygiene inspections as per legislation and supporting public health protection. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated competency in food controls, effective communication skills, and relevant qualifications like a Higher Certificate in Food Inspection. Flexible working hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of competency to undertake official food controls.
• Up-to-date CPD with at least 10 hours related to food hygiene inspections.
• Experience conducting food hygiene inspections and applying food law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programmed food hygiene inspections in accordance with legislation.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain records.
• Liaise with food business operators on legal compliance.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Report writing

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Higher or Advanced Certificate in Food Premises Inspection

BSc/MSc in Environmental Health

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Enforcement Officer Environmental Health, Wokingham

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Wokingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Enforcement Officer (Environmental Health) to join the Commercial Services Team on a short-term contract.
• The primary responsibility will be to carry out programmed food hygiene inspections in accordance with current legislation and Food Standards Agency (FSA) requirements.
• The role offers flexibility to fit around other commitments and provides the chance to make a direct contribution to public health protection.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Conduct 80–100 programmed food hygiene inspections within the contract period (primarily Category D, with some Category B and C premises).
• Assess compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation during inspections.
• Complete inspection reports and risk ratings in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice.
• Produce formal letters and detailed reports where required, including enforcement advice and necessary follow-up actions.
• Accurately record findings and maintain records in line with regulatory and service requirements.
• Liaise with food business operators and provide professional advice on legal compliance and best practice.
• Where necessary, escalate enforcement issues or serious non-compliance to the relevant manager.
Skills/Experience: • Evidence of competency to undertake official food controls (Regulatory Food Safety Inspections).
• Up-to-date CPD (minimum of 20 hours annually, with at least 10 hours related to food hygiene inspections).
• Experience conducting food hygiene inspections and applying food law.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Completed Competency Assessment (per FSA requirements).
• Previous experience within local authority commercial environmental health teams.
• Familiarity with risk rating systems and local enforcement procedures.
Additional Information: • Relevant qualification such as: Higher or Advanced Certificate in Food Premises Inspection (Environmental Health Registration Board0, BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Hours: Part-time – 22.5 hours per week.


Requirements
• Evidence of competency to undertake official food controls (Regulatory Food Safety Inspections). • Up-to-date CPD (minimum of 20 hours annually, with at least 10 hours related to food hygiene inspections). • Experience conducting food hygiene inspections and applying food law. • Strong report writing and documentation skills. • Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently. • Good communication skills, both written and verbal. • Completed Competency Assessment (per FSA requirements). • Previous experience within local authority commercial environmental health teams. • Familiarity with risk rating systems and local enforcement procedures.