Environmental Health Officer (Food & Safety)

Sharper Consulting Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join their commercial food and safety team on a short-term contract basis. This role requires substantial experience in food safety inspections and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, responding to inquiries, and managing health and safety investigations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to food safety in the Scottish Lowlands while engaging in continuous professional development. If you are passionate about public health and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in conducting food inspections for local authorities.
• Up-to-date competency matrix and continuous professional development in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and standards inspections and respond to complaints.
• Carry out health and safety investigations and intervention work.

Skills

Food Safety Inspections

Health and Safety Investigations

Infectious Disease Investigations

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BSc in Environmental Health

MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Sharper Consulting Services is looking on behalf of our client in the Scottish Lowlands in their search for an EHO working in the commercial food & safety team on a short-term contract basis.

Expected contract length: 6-12 weeks (Part time or Full time)

You will be experienced in carrying out food safety and food standards inspections, responding to complaints and enquiries. In addition, you will carry out infectious disease & health and safety investigations and intervention work.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Demonstrate substantial experience in conducting food inspections on behalf of a local authority.
2. Maintain a fully up-to-date competency matrix and engage in continuous professional development (CPD) to stay abreast of the latest developments in food safety regulations and practices.
3. Hold either a BSc/MSc in Environmental Health with REHIS/EHORB (or equivalent) registration.
4. Proven experience in the field of environmental health, specifically in food safety inspections.
5. Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and regulations governing food safety.

For further information, do feel free to get in touch: [e-mail]