Environmental Health Practitioner - Hull & East Riding

Shield Safety Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression pathway

Training & CPD

Flexible holidays

Flexible working

Client-facing environment

Exposure to leading brands

Job summary

Shield Safety Group in Hull & East Riding is seeking an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join our leading consultancy. This role focuses on food hygiene and health and safety, with a clear pathway to Registration and structured professional development.

You will work on audits and inspections, supported by a collaborative, award-winning team, using digital compliance tools to deliver high-quality environmental health audits for hospitality, retail

Qualifications

• Accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health.
• Experience leading audits or inspections in consultancy.
• Passionate about public health, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills

Leading audits/inspections

Public health

Regulatory compliance

Verbal communication

Driving licence

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Role: Environmental Health Practitioner

Location: Hull & East Riding

Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Pay: £35,000 – £42,000 per year (including £5,000 car allowance)

Job Description:

Are you a qualifiedEnvironmental Health Practitioner (EHP)or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) and looking to advance your career in theprivate sector? JoinShield Safety, one of the UK’s leadingEnvironmental Health Consultancies, and take the next step in your career.

Whether you are wanting to achieve CIEH Registrationthrough our structuredPathway to RegistrationProgramme, you’ve ready to take a step up in your Environmental Health career and take advantage or the unrivalled professional development opportunities that we can offer, or perhaps you simply want a change from Housing or Port Health and you want to specialise in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety instead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with aBSc or MSc in Environmental Healthand some hands-on experience in leading inspections or auditingto grow within a collaborative, passionate and award-winning team.

Why Work with Shield Safety

Career Progression in Environmental Health

We’re committed to developing the next generation ofexperienced Registered Environmental Health Practitioners. Whether your goal is to become aSpecialist Consultant,a Senior Auditor or a Regional Manager, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

Specialise in Food Safety and Health and Safety

Unlike EHO roles focused on Housing or Environmental Protection, our consultancy specialises inFood Safety ComplianceandHealth and Safety Risk Managementacross theHospitality,Retail, andLeisure sectors.

Work Smarter with Compliance Technology

Use our proprietaryAudit Upload Tooland digital compliance systems to streamline your work. No more paperwork – just efficient, tech-led solutions.

Work with Leading UK Brands

Gain experience working with high-profile clients and leading brand names in Retail and Hospitality, including major supermarket chains and restaurant groups, delivering high-impactenvironmental health auditsand consultancy services.

Broaden Your Experience

Go beyond inspections – get involved intraining delivery,bespoke consultancy, andthought leadershipprojects that influence the future ofpublic health and safetyin the UK.

Industry Recognition and Collaboration

Collaborate with experts from theChartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH),Food Standards Agency (FSA), andFood Standards Scotland (FSS). Be part of a team shaping national standards inEnvironmental Health compliance.

Award-Winning Consultancy

Join a company twice namedCompliance Consultancy of the Year, recognised for excellence inFood Hygiene,Health and Safety Auditing, andRegulatory Compliance.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold an accreditedBSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Have some experienceleading audits, inspections orin compliance consultancy
• Be passionate aboutpublic health,risk management, andregulatory compliance
• Possess strong written andverbal communication skills
• Hold a full and validUK driving licence

What We Offer

• Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported from day one on the path to becoming a Registered EHP.
• Professional growth: We cover professional memberships and provide ongoing training.
• Flexible benefits: 33 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, flexible working, plenty of training opportunities and CPD, strong benefits package
• Work in a tech-based, client-facing environment. No mountains of paperwork or long hours at home.
• Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands, and an opportunity to learn from industry thought leaders.
• This is a rare opportunity for qualified EHPs to work in a field-based, client-facing role with unparalleled career progression in the private sector.