Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)

Vox Network Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer specializing in Food Safety to ensure compliance with food hygiene legislation. The role involves conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing health policies. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and demonstrate strong communication skills and experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to join a proactive team dedicated to public health.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Environmental Health Officer in food safety.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene legislation.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct programmed and reactive food hygiene inspections.
• Undertake complaint investigations in Food Safety.
• Prepare reports and documentation for legal proceedings.

Skills

Food hygiene compliance

Complaint investigations

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety

Contract : Initial 3 month ongoing contract

Salary : £57 to £67 per hour umbrella

Location : Surrey

Are you an experienced Environmental Health Officer looking to make an impact within a proactive and forward‑thinking Food & Safety team? We are seeking a motivated and customer‑focused Food & Safety EHO to join our organisation, working under the guidance of the Principal Environmental Health Officer.

In this role, you will deliver a high‑quality, efficient and responsive food hygiene service, ensuring statutory duties are met and public health is protected.

About the Role As a Food and Safety Environmental Health Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with food hygiene legislation across the borough. You will undertake a wide range of professional duties, including inspections, complaint investigation and enforcement activities.

You will be part of a supportive team who prides itself on innovation, service excellence and maintaining professional standards.

Key Responsibilities Core Duties

Carry out programmed routine and reactive food hygiene inspections.

Conduct complaint investigations across Food Safety.

Undertake appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Policy.

Deliver services to the highest professional standard, ensuring all statutory and legal obligations are met. Specific Responsibilities

Work proactively to agreed objectives, planning and prioritising workload with autonomy.

Complete inspections, investigations and project work as required, ensuring all actions are monitored and followed through.

Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and policy changes.

Liaise effectively with internal teams, other local authorities, government departments and external agencies.

Keep the Principal EHO informed of workload, emerging issues and any performance constraints.

Maintain accurate and professional records using Northgate and other internal systems.

Ensure all written communication is clear, professional and instructive.

Prepare reports, witness statements and relevant documentation for legal proceedings, attending court to give evidence when required.

Provide advice and guidance to the public, colleagues and partner agencies.

PLEASE NOTE : All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email