Environmental Health Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Thrive benefits package

Free employee parking

Birthday/holiday time off

Job summary

Elmbridge Borough Council, located in Esher, Surrey, seeks an Environmental Health Professional to join our Food and Safety team. You will help deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and our wider public health remit, protecting residents and supporting local businesses.

As part of Planning and Environmental Health, you will contribute to a thriving Elmbridge, benefit from professional development, hybrid working, and

Job description

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

02/10/2026 at 09:00

Reference:

P&C/26/344095

Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety) / Food Safety Practitioner

Employer

Elmbridge Borough Council

Location

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Hours

36 hours per week.

DBS Check

N/A

Closing Date

9am on Friday 2 nd October 2026

Reference

PRN000414 /EHO (FS)

Is it time for a new challenge? Have you started thinking work is getting a bit repetitive? Would you like to work in a great team, committed to the community they support? If 'yes', think Elmbridge!

We are looking for a talented, committed Environmental Health Professional - we are looking for you!

As part of the Planning and Environmental Health team, you will work within our Food and Safety team, who are, quite frankly, a great bunch of people!

You will help deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and our wider public health remit, all the while protecting our residents and supporting our local businesses. Come and help us develop a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge.

About us

We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.

• Learning and development:
  • Professional development is important, and we will support you in creating a bespoke learning and development plan.
• Flexibility:
  • We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you and you the service.
• When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.

The package

• Not forgetting our excellent pension and 'Thrive' package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking, your birthday and between Christmas and New Year off!

What else?

We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.

What are you waiting for?

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]