Environmental Health Practitioner/Senior Food Safety Officer

Venn Group; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety Officer to oversee food safety and public health enforcement in Lincolnshire. The role includes conducting inspections, enforcing health regulations, and providing advice to businesses. Candidates should have relevant certifications and significant experience in food law and public health. This position offers a hybrid working model with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• EHRB registered or holder of Higher Certificate in Food Control.
• Experience in food law and public health enforcement.
• Ability to prepare and present legal evidence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of food premises.
• Enforce legislation on food hygiene and health.
• Investigate food safety complaints and incidents.

Skills

EHRB registration

Knowledge of food law

Strong communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Higher Certificate in Food Control

Job description

Environmental Health Practitioner / Senior Food Safety Officer
Location: Lincolnshire - Hybrid working
Duration: 3-4 months
Start Date: ASAP
Rate:£45 Per hour - negotiable(Inside IR35, via umbrella)

Venn Group are supporting the recruitment of an interim Environmental Health Practitioner/Senior Food Safety Officer to lead on food safety, health and safety, and public health enforcement work. The successful candidate will deliver statutory functions, inspections, and investigations in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out inspections of food premises, manufacturing sites, distribution hubs, retail businesses, and vessels
• Enforce legislation covering food hygiene, standards, public health, and health & safety
• Recommend and implement enforcement action, including prosecutions, prohibition notices, seizures, and closure of premises
• Investigate food safety complaints, outbreaks of communicable disease, and workplace health and safety incidents
• Prepare prosecution files, witness statements, and provide evidence in court when required
• Provide tailored advice to businesses on compliance, food safety, and good practice
• Collect, record, and analyse samples, prepare reports, and take proportionate enforcement action
• Represent the authority in dealings with external agencies such as FSA, APHA, UK Border Force, HSE, Public Health England, HMRC, and others

Key Requirements:
• EHRB registered Environmental Health Officer, or holder of Higher Certificate in Food Control with significant experience
• Demonstrated experience in food law, food hygiene, port health, and public health enforcement
• Knowledge and application of health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Skilled in preparing and presenting legal evidence in line with PACE requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce detailed reports and legal notices
• Confident in conflict resolution and working with stakeholders in challenging circumstances
• Ability to manage varied caseloads, prioritise work, and meet statutory deadlines
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining statutory competencies
• Flexible to meet service demands, including occasional evening or site-based work

If you are an experienced practitioner ready to deliver high-quality environmental health and food safety services, we would love to hear from you.