Food, Health and Safety Manager | Lead Food Officer

Oyster Partnership; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health consultancy is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Manager to lead a Local Authorities team. You will drive policy, shape strategy, and ensure enforcement of food law and workplace safety. The role offers remote/hybrid working options and a competitive salary, ideal for someone passionate about public health and policy development.

Benefits

Remote/hybrid working options

Opportunity to shape local health policy

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• EHRB/CIEH Registration required.
• Proven competency in food safety and health & safety enforcement.
• Experience in policy writing, legal processes, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Draft and deliver the Food Law Service Plan and health & safety strategy.
• Oversee statutory returns and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage inspections of high-risk food premises.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Health & safety enforcement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

I am looking to connected with an experienced and forward-thinking Environmental Health Manager to head a North West Local Authorities Environmental Health team and serve as the Lead Officer for food law and workplace health and safety enforcement across the Borough.

This is your opportunity to drive policy, shape strategy, and make a tangible impact on public health—all while working in a flexible environment that supports remote and hybrid arrangements.

What you'll lead

• Draft and deliver the Food Law Service Plan and health & safety strategy

• Interpret and implement legislation and national guidance with precision

• Oversee statutory returns and ensure policy compliance across the board

• Represent the Council in legal proceedings

You\'ll manage

• Officers at senior and apprentice level

• Inspections of high-risk and approved food premises

• Investigations into food complaints, infectious diseases, and workplace accidents

A successful candidate will

• A Degree in Environmental Health with EHRB/CIEH Registration

• Proven competency in food safety and health & safety enforcement

• Experience in policy writing, legal processes, and strategic planning

• Strong communication, leadership, and report-writing skills

What\'s in it for you?

• Remote/hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle

• A chance to shape local health policy and enforcement strategy

• Competitiverates

If this role or something similar is of interest to you or a friend, apply with an up-to-date CV or email your availability to have a more in depth chat with me!