Environmental Health Officer

ZipRecruiter; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected Port Health Authority as a Port Health Officer, where your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring biosecurity and compliance with food and feed import regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various agencies to uphold public health standards. You will lead investigations, conduct inspections, and provide training to staff, making a significant impact on the future of UK Port Health. With a flexible locum contract and the potential for long-term engagement, this role is perfect for an EHORB-registered Environmental Health Officer eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible locum contract

Exposure to public health

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• EHORB Registration required to practice in the UK.
• Experience in Port Health or Environmental Health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce controls for food and feed imports.
• Conduct inspections and provide training to junior staff.

Skills

Environmental Health

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Inspection and Sampling

Education

BSc in Environmental Health

MSc in Environmental Health

Tools

PHILIS

IPAFFS

Destin8

FSS

M3

Job description

Job Description

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for a Port Health Officer.

Are you an EHORB-registered Environmental Health Officer looking to use your skills in a dynamic, high-impact setting? We're working with a respected Port Health Authority that is expanding its team and seeking a Port Health Officer to support critical biosecurity, food, and feed import controls.

• Locations: London Gateway, Tilbury, Purfleet & Thamesport
• Band F | Locum Contract | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and enforce controls for Products of Animal and Non-Animal , fishery products, organic imports, and more
• Liaise with UK and international agencies (FSA, APHA, HMRC, EU Commission, etc.)
• Conduct inspections, sampling, and quality assurance in line with ISO, FSA, and EU legislation
• Serve as (or train to become) an Official Fish Inspector
• Lead on investigations, draft enforcement notices, and support legal proceedings where necessary
• Provide training and technical guidance to junior and technical staff
• Use systems such as PHILIS, IPAFFS, Destin8, FSS, and M3

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Health (CIEH approved)
• EHORB Registration – must be eligible to practice in the UK
• Experience in Port Health, Environmental Health, or related field
• Familiarity with UK/EU food & feed legislation, sampling protocols, and import controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to advise stakeholders at all levels
• A UK driving license (fieldwork across sites may be required)

Why Apply?

• Work in one of the UK’s most important regulatory environments
• Excellent exposure to public health, import law, and international standards
• Be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of UK Port Health
• Flexible locum contract with long-term potential
• Open to candidates transferring under the WFA 4-week notice period

Interested?

Message me directly or email your CV to discuss the role in confidence.

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