Environmental Health Officer (Food And Safety)

Vox Network Consultants; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Guildford is looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer to oversee food safety. The role involves conducting inspections, handling complaints, and ensuring compliance with food safety legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently within a dynamic environment. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in food hygiene inspections and food safety.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills for advising the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and reactive food hygiene inspections.
• Investigate complaints related to food safety.
• Prepare reports and documentation for legal proceedings.

Skills

Food hygiene inspections

Customer-focused approach

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Tools

Northgate

Job description

Overview

Environmental Health Officer – Food & Safety
Contract: Initial 3 month ongoing contract
Salary: £57 to £67 per hour umbrella
Location: Surrey

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.