Environmental Health Officer - Food Safety

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Rotherham is seeking an Environmental Health Officer focusing on food safety. The position spans multiple levels, from students enrolled in Environmental Health programs to fully qualified officers. Responsibilities include inspections, audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong communication and customer care skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding public health and ensuring the welfare of the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Structured development and mentoring

PPE and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled on a CIEH‑recognised Environmental Health degree/master’s.
• Degree in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board.
• Demonstrable experience in food safety regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead the delivery of food safety functions.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and sampling.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to businesses and residents.

Skills

Strong communication and customer care skills

Ability to work flexibly and travel across the Borough

Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards

Education

Degree/master’s in Environmental Health (CIEH-recognised)

Currently enrolled on a CIEH-recognised Environmental Health degree/master’s

Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment

Location: Riverside House, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Environmental Health Officer - Food Safety

Job reference REQ21562

Salary: Band G - I, £32,061 - £41,771 (dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)

One permanent post.

Hours:

Band G Student EHO – working hours will be negotiated with a minimum of 18.5 hours per week to be agreed on appointment.

Band H and I – Full‑time, 37 hours per week.

Are you passionate about protecting public health and ensuring food safety standards are upheld?

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is expanding its Food Safety team and welcomes applications from:

• Students currently undertaking an ystod Environmental Health degree or master’s (Band G)
• Graduates who have completed an Environmental Health degree and are working towards professional registration (Band H)
• < встанов>Fully Qualified Environmental Health Officers with CIEH registration (Band I)

About the role:

You’ll support or lead the delivery of food safety functions, including:

• Inspections, audits, sampling, and advisory visits
• Investigating offences and supporting enforcement action
• Providing regulatory advice and guidance to businesses and residents
• Contributing to projects aimed at prevention and early intervention

What we’re looking for:

Band G (Student):

Currently enrolled on a CIEH‑recognised Environmental Health degree/master’s.

Passed at least two years of study and committed to completing your qualification, supplementing it with hands‑on work experience.

Able to agree a minimum 18.5 hours per week contact with the aim of increasing post‑graduation (pay will be pro‑rata of the grade).

Band H (Graduate):

Degree/master’s in Environmental Health (CIEH‑recognised).

Commitment to completing your professional portfolio and achieving full CIEH registration with support from our service.

Band I (Qualified and Registered):

Degree in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board.

Demonstrable experience in food safety regulation.

Skills across all levels:

• Strong communication and customer care skills
• Ability to work flexibly and travel across the Borough
• Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team
• Access structured development and mentoring to progress from Student to Qualified EHO
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for out‑of‑hours work (paid)
• PPE and equipment provided
• As a truly holistic Environmental Health and Community Protection service, we are an ideally placed to ensure current and prospective EHOs are given opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and knowledge.
• Make a real impact on public health and safety KEEP Rotherham.

认识< p>Aplicar now and start your journey towards a rewarding career in Environmental Health!

For further information, please contact: [e-mail].

Closing date: 10th February 2026.

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This post may bring you into contact with children/adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number գրել disabled anw. applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.