Environmental Health Officer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Environmental Health is seeking a Head of Environmental Health to oversee key services including food safety and consumer protection. This role calls for a skilled leader to ensure high standards of public health compliance across the district. The successful candidate will manage budgets, plan strategically, and drive improvements in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading environmental health services.
• Strong background in food safety and health & safety.
• Ability to manage partnerships and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety inspections and manage complaints.
• Lead investigations into workplace safety incidents.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.

Skills

Leadership

Public Health Compliance

Food Safety Management

Health & Safety Regulations

Consumer Protection

Education

Qualification in Environmental Health

Job description

Job Description

Head of Environmental Health

Location: Newry, Mourne and Down

Pay Rate: £27.60 per hour

Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary

About the Role

You will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality Environmental Health services, overseeing Food Safety, Health & Safety, Consumer Protection, and Tobacco Control across the district. The role combines enforcement, education, team supervision, and strategic planning to protect public health and ensure compliance with legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety

• Manage inspections, food hygiene ratings, and complaints
• Oversee sampling programmes and infectious disease investigations
• Approve premises and support the fishing industry

Health & Safety at Work

• Lead investigations into workplace accidents and complaints
• Coordinate safety campaigns and partnerships with external agencies
• Ensure compliance at caravan sites and sports grounds

Consumer Protection

• Oversee risk-based inspections and complaint handling
• Manage product safety programmes and partnership initiatives

Service Delivery and Performance

• Drive improvements, ensure statutory compliance, and meet performance targets
• Manage budgets, funding, reports...