Environmental Food Officer (Food)

Oyster Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in the North West is looking for a skilled Food Environmental Health Officer to join their team. You'll ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation and safeguard public health by conducting inspections and advising food businesses. The ideal candidate must have EHRB registration, at least 5 years of food safety enforcement experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, and applications are welcome ASAP.

Qualifications

• EHRB registration and full qualification as an Environmental Health Officer required.
• 5 years’ experience in food safety enforcement is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene legislation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections across Categories C and D.
• Investigate food safety complaints and service requests.
• Provide advice to food business operators on compliance.

Skills

EHRB registration

Food safety enforcement experience

Knowledge of food hygiene legislation

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Full qualification as an Environmental Health Officer

Job description

Job Title: Food Environmental Health Officer

Employer: Local Authority

Contract Type: 3‑month Contract

Location: North West (apply for detail)

Salary/Rate: £45+, Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A local authority in the North West is seeking an experienced and motivated Food Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join their Environmental Health team. This is a vital role focused on safeguarding public health, ensuring food businesses comply with legislation, and supporting the authority’s food safety programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out food hygiene inspections across Categories C and D, as well as new food business registrations.
• Investigate and respond to food safety complaints and service requests.
• Provide expert advice to food business operators on compliance with food hygiene legislation.
• Prepare inspection reports, draft notices, and recommend remedial actions where required.
• Work closely with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure effective enforcement and public protection.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all data is reliable and compliant with the authority’s Data Quality Policy.
• Undertake occasional out‑of‑hours work to address urgent food safety issues.

About You

• EHRB registration and full qualification as an Environmental Health Officer.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food safety enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene legislation and inspection protocols.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Confidence in preparing legal documentation and supporting enforcement proceedings.

If this role feels like the right next step for you, please submit your application ASAP to be considered.

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