Environmental Health Officer/SEHO - Food Safety

ABC Food Law Limited; New Forest; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking food safety organization in the New Forest is seeking a part-time Environmental Health Officer. The role entails conducting inspections, health and safety investigations, and managing complaints related to food safety. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree in Environmental Health or equivalent qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working option.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27-28 days annual leave

Essential car user allowance

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and innovative EHO who contributes proactively.
• Minimum qualifications needed as EHO or EHTO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections and health & safety investigations.
• Control infectious diseases and manage complaints.
• License caravan sites and register skin piercing.

Skills

Current technical knowledge of food and safety matters

Ability to work both in a team and independently

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSc or MSc degree in Environmental Health

3 A levels (including 1 science) or equivalent

Tools

NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate

CIEH Membership

Job description

Have you got the ambition, knowledge and experience we are looking for?

If yes, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a part time Environmental Health Officer to join our forward-thinking Food and Safety team, although we will also consider your application if you are a Technical Officer. Your varied role includes food safety inspections, health and safety and accident investigations, infectious disease control, skin piercing registration, caravan site licensing, and investigation of complaints.

Who we are looking for:

If you are an enthusiastic and innovative EHO, and will positively contribute to driving the service forward, we would love you to join our team. You will need to use your own initiative, be proactive and work well in a team and alone.

EHO minimum requirement: a BSc or MSc degree or equivalent in Environmental Health

If you are an EHTO, we are still interested in hearing from you: 3 A levels (including 1 science) or an equivalent BTEC or NVQ Level3in a science subjectand Higher Certificate in Food Control/Food Premises Inspection.

General:

• current technical and working knowledge of food and safety matters
• NEBOSH Diploma or Certificatewould be an advantage
• A member of the CIEH

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: EHO/SEHO £40,174 - £48,731 pro rata per annum (Career grade) - Up to £49,758 pro rata with exceptional performance once in post or EHTO £35,646 - £43,239 (Career grade) pro rata per annum - up to £44,472 with exceptional performance once in post
• 27-28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus 5 additional days following 5 years of local authority continuous service)
• £1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
• Hybrid Working
• Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
• Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
• A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

Looking for a varied work environment?

Our offices in Lyndhurst are in the centre of the picturesque New Forest, with open plan layout and modern meeting spaces. There is also the opportunity to work remotely and out on district.

About us:

As one of the largest districts in the country, with rural, urban, coastal and industrial areas and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At New Forest District Council, we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted.

We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, and we actively promote a good work/life balance.We ’ re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.