Environmental Health Officer

ABC Food Law Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner to join their Food and Safety Team. The role involves food safety enforcement, inspections, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must be registered with EHORB and have strong skills in health and safety. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, making a real difference in community safety.

Benefits

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for continuous learning

Mentoring junior officers

Qualifications

• Registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB).
• Strong foundation in food safety and health enforcement.
• Experience with high-risk food processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of food premises.
• Lead investigations and provide expert advice.
• Mentor junior officers and contribute to service development.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Health and safety

Infectious disease control

Effective communication

Work independently

Education

Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner registration

Job description

Public Protection Service - Make a Difference in Food Safety with Wiltshire Council

If you are a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner registered with the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board (EHORB) and have completed your Portfolio of Professional Practice, or are close to finishing, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in food safety enforcement, health and safety, and infectious disease control. In this role, you will carry out inspections of food premises, lead investigations, and provide expert advice to a wide range of stakeholders. Wiltshire is a large, predominantly rural county. To carry out inspections and respond to service needs across the county, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

We want you to join our Food and Safety Team within the Public Protection Service, where your work will make a real difference to residents and businesses. We are proud of our integrated approach and work closely with Trading Standards, Animal Health, Licensing, and Environmental Protection, which creates a forward-thinking, collaborative environment that sets us apart from many other local authorities.

Working with us means being part of a forward-thinking council that prioritises professional excellence, sustainability, and continuous learning. You will be supported by a multidisciplinary team and encouraged to grow your skills while contributing to a safer, healthier Wiltshire.

The role will provide opportunities to mentor junior officers, contribute to service development, and represent the council in formal settings.

We are seeking someone who can work independently, manage their own workload, and communicate effectively. Experience with high-risk food processes or mentoring would be a distinct advantage.

If this is the kind of role you have been looking for, get in touch for an informal chat. We would be happy to talk through the role, the team, and what it’s like to work with us.