Environmental Health Officer

Buckingham Futures; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Essex is seeking a part-time Environmental Health Officer to manage Food and Health & Safety enforcement casework. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of relevant laws and be capable of efficiently handling correspondence. This position offers a mix of remote work and office duties, with hourly pay based on the agreed rate.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Food Act and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Ability to manage complex correspondence efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for Food and Health & Safety enforcement casework.
• Ensure tasks meet deadlines and align with Council’s objectives.

Skills

Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4)

Complex correspondence management

Education

Relevant qualifications and CPD certificates

Job description

Overview

Our client in Essex is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to take full responsibility for the complete range of Food and Health & Safety enforcement casework. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Food Act and Health and Safety at Work Act, along with the ability to manage complex correspondence efficiently, ensuring all tasks meet deadlines and align with the Council’s objectives.

This is a part-time position with a 50/50 split between remote work and office-based duties within the district.

The role will be hourly paid.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the complete range of Food and Health & Safety enforcement casework.
• Manage complex correspondence efficiently, ensuring tasks meet deadlines and align with the Council’s objectives.

Requirements

• Competency in Inspection of Food Establishments (Cluster 4)
• At least 10 hours of Food Core CPD, as specified in the current Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance
• Relevant qualifications, CPD certificates, and registration with EHORB/EHRB (or equivalent) must be provided before the contract commences

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our recruitment team at 020 8125 4321.