Environmental Health Practitioner - Oxfordshire

Shield Safety; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

33 days holiday

Ongoing training

Professional memberships coverage

Job summary

Shield Safety is seeking an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in Oxfordshire. This role involves leading audits in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety, delivering training, and engaging in consultancy projects. Candidates should hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health with strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. The position offers £35,000 – £42,000 per year, a clear progression pathway, and flexible benefits including 33 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience leading audits, inspections, or in compliance consultancy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections or audits in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Engage in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects.
• Collaborate with industry experts and national bodies.

Skills

Public health

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

Role: Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) or Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

Location: Oxfordshire

Specialism: Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

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

Responsibilities

• Advance your career in the private sector as part of Shield Safety, a leading Environmental Health Consultancy.
• Support CIEH Registration through the Pathway to Registration Programme.
• Lead inspections or audits in Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Engage in training delivery, bespoke consultancy, and thought leadership projects to influence public health and safety in the UK.
• Collaborate with industry experts and national bodies to shape environmental health compliance standards.
• Work with Hospitality, Retail, and Leisure sectors to deliver high-impact environmental health audits and consultancy services.

Qualifications

• Hold an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Experience leading audits, inspections, or in compliance consultancy
• Be passionate about public health, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Clear progression pathway: All EHPs are supported 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 extra days; flexible working and CPD opportunities.
• Tech-enabled, client-facing environment with streamlined processes.
• Exposure to leading hospitality and retail brands and opportunities to learn from industry thought leaders.
• Field-based, client-facing role with strong career progression in the private sector.