Environmental Health Practitioner

Cra Group Recruitment And Payroll; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Shrewsbury is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner for a hybrid role involving compliance inspections and public health support. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Health and at least 2 years of regulatory experience in food safety. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This role combines remote work with site visits, ideal for experienced professionals and recent graduates with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' regulatory experience in food safety or health and safety enforcement.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Experience in preparing enforcement cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food businesses for compliance.
• Carry out health and safety inspections.
• Investigate public health complaints.

Skills

Regulatory experience in food safety

Understanding of UK food hygiene legislation

Excellent communication skills

Experience in enforcement cases

Competent in risk assessment

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Certificate with Environmental Health Registration Board

Job description

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Practitioner to join a busy Health Protection team on a temporary basis.
• The role focuses on ensuring compliance with food hygiene, food standards, and health and safety legislation across a wide range of premises.
• You will be responsible for both routine inspections and reactive investigations to help protect public health and support community wellbeing.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Conduct inspections and audits of food businesses to ensure compliance with food hygiene and food standards legislation
• Carry out health and safety inspections in line with national and local policies
• Investigate complaints and incidents related to food safety, health hazards, or public health concerns
• Undertake enforcement action where necessary in accordance with relevant legislation and enforcement policies
• Prepare and present reports, evidence, and recommendations for legal proceedings when required
• Deliver and support operational and strategic action plans to improve compliance and regulatory outcomes
• Provide accurate and high-quality advice to businesses and stakeholders on food safety, standards, and legislation
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, partner agencies, and the wider community to deliver health protection outcomes
• Support the development and implementation of intelligence-led regulatory projects and campaigns
• Supervise and guide junior or support staff when required

Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' regulatory experience in food safety or health and safety enforcement (preferred)
• Strong understanding of UK food hygiene, food standards, and health & safety legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills
• Experience in preparing enforcement cases, including giving evidence in court or tribunals
• Competent in risk assessment, inspection protocols, and use of digital regulatory systems
• Proven ability to manage own caseload effectively and work independently as well as in a team
• Experience in a local authority or similar public health/regulatory environment (desirable)

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote working and office/site visits. Ideal for experienced professionals, though applications from recent graduates with relevant qualifications will also be considered.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health (essential).
• Certificate of Registration with Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or equivalent.