Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Services

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead seeks enthusiastic Environmental Health Professionals for permanent, full-time roles with a hybrid working option. Candidates will manage a diverse caseload, engage with stakeholders, and enforce legislation related to food hygiene and health standards. An Environmental Health qualification is essential, welcoming both newly qualified and seasoned applicants.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Qualifying officers or experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health legislation and Food Law Code of Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Environmental Health legislation through inspections.
• Conduct compliance inspections and investigations.
• Prepare formal inspection and prosecution reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Self-motivation

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Environmental Health Professionals to join us!

There are two full-time, permanent roles available with hybrid working, and a salary of £37,526 - £41,613 per annum (with the possibility of up to £48,466 per annum for the right candidate).

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), situated in Berkshire, is one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. We take pride in our exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, major cultural and tourism areas, including international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic Environmental Health professionals to join our commercial Environmental Health team.

The Role

You'll be out and about in our Borough, managing a busy caseload and working with a range of people, building positive relationships. The Team work with businesses and contacts for food hygiene and standards, health & safety, infectious disease control, animal welfare and zoo licensing. As an analytical thinker with a superb eye for detail, you'll be keen to develop new ideas and take them forward. Self-motivated and ready to work on your own initiative, we'll also expect you to have an Environmental Health qualification and meet the Food Standards Agency's Food Law Code of Practice Framework. For this role we are keen to hear from officers who are about to or have recently qualified as well as experienced officers who are looking for a new challenge.

Your Role Will Involve

• Enforcing Environmental Health legislation, including statutory compliance inspections.
• Carrying out compliance inspections and reactive and complaint investigations.
• Gathering evidence, preparing formal inspection reports, statutory notices, schedules and specifications.
• Preparing prosecution reports and taking legal proceedings.
• To engage with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.
  
  

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
  
  

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Application close by : Sunday 6 July 2025

Interview dates: week commencing 14 July 2025

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Christine Walker-Wells, Environmental Health Team Leader, on [e-mail] or 07919175741