Environmental Health Manager | Lead Food Officer

Oyster Partnership; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Manager to head their Environmental Health team. In this role, you will drive policy, shape strategy, and impact public health while ensuring compliance with food law and health regulations. The position offers remote/hybrid working options and aims to enhance local health policy. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Health and strong expertise in enforcement processes.

Benefits

Remote/hybrid working options

Opportunity to shape local health policy

Competitive rates

Qualifications

• EHRB/CIEH Registration is required.
• Experience in policy writing and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to handle legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft and deliver Food Law Service Plan.
• Oversee inspections of high-risk food premises.
• Manage investigations into food complaints and workplace accidents.

Skills

Environmental health competency

Food safety enforcement

Health & safety enforcement

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

I am seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Environmental Health Manager to head a North West Local Authority Environmental Health team and serve as the Lead Officer for food law and workplace health and safety enforcement across the Borough.

This is your opportunity to drive policy, shape strategy, and make a tangible impact on public health—all while working in a flexible environment that supports remote and hybrid arrangements.

What you'll lead

• Draft and deliver the Food Law Service Plan and health & safety strategy
• Interpret and implement legislation and national guidance with precision
• Oversee statutory returns and ensure policy compliance across the board
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings

You\'ll manage

• Officers at senior and apprentice level
• Inspections of high-risk and approved food premises
• Investigations into food complaints, infectious diseases, and workplace accidents

A successful candidate will

• A Degree in Environmental Health with EHRB/CIEH Registration
• Proven competency in food safety and health & safety enforcement
• Experience in policy writing, legal processes, and strategic planning
• Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills

What\'s in it for you?

• Remote/hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle
• A chance to shape local health policy and enforcement strategy
• Competitiverates

If this role or something similar is of interest to you or a friend, apply with an up-to-date CV or email your availability to discuss further!