Environmental Health Officer

Wiltshire; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Salisbury is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to contribute to public health standards across various disciplines. You'll engage in food hygiene, health and safety, and environmental protection, requiring a completed Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and communication skills. A driving licence is required, and knowledge of food processes is a plus. Join a welcoming team committed to innovation and community safety.

Benefits

Friendly council atmosphere

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Meet the team events

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control.
• Excellent communication skills to manage public health issues.
• UK driving licence is essential; knowledge of high-risk food processes is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Work across various disciplines including food hygiene and environmental protection.
• Conduct inspections and compliance work.
• Participate in collaborative projects with other officers.

Skills

Food safety

Health and safety

Infectious disease control

Communication skills

Independent workload management

Education

CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Completed Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio

Job description

Description

Salary:£39,862 - £41,771

Hours per week:37 hours

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Public Protection Service - Safeguarding Communities, Empowering Lives

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Environmental Health Officer to join our creative Public Protection team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide range of disciplines - food hygiene, food standards, health and safety, trading standards, animal health, environmental protection, licensing, ASB/Community Safety, and pest control.

You’ll be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in regulatory services, contributing to both proactive and reactive programmes. From inspections and compliance work to collaborative projects with other officers, you’ll help protect public health and support our shared commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who has completed their Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and is a CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner. You will bring experience in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage your workload independently. A UK driving licence is essential, and knowledge of high-risk food processes is a bonus.

Interested in meeting the team? Join us for a “Meet the Team” session to learn more about the role and the people behind it. Details will be shared upon application, with interviews following shortly after.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Amy Hopper, Food & Safety Public Protection Manager, at [e-mail], or call 01225 716664.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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