Principal Environmental Health Officer - Team Leader

Osborne Richardson; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the East Midlands for an experienced Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead their Food Safety team. The role focuses on team leadership, managing inspections and interventions while maintaining high professional standards.

The successful candidate will have EHRB registration, a full driving licence, and the ability to travel across the district. Hybrid working is offered with office days typically required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team within a local authority Environmental Health service
• Strong expertise in food safety inspections
• EHRB registration required
• Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the district
• Experience in Health and Safety, Infectious Disease Control, Public Health or Animal Welfare would be welcome

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Food Safety team and oversee a varied caseload of inspections
• Provide coaching and guidance to officers and act as a key contact for colleagues and stakeholders
• Ensure high standards and effective delivery across the district

Job description

Principal Environmental Health Officer (Team Leader) - Food Safety - East Midlands (Hybrid)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a local authority in the East Midlands, for an experienced Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead their Food Safety team. This is a team leader role, so you will manage and support a team of officers while overseeing a varied caseload of food safety inspections and interventions across the district. Strong management skills, excellent people skills and clear communication are essential, as you will be guiding the team, maintaining high standards and acting as a key point of contact for colleagues and stakeholders.

To be considered, you must have proven experience as a team leader or manager within a local authority Environmental Health service, with a strong track record of leading, motivating and developing a team of officers. Experience working as a Principal EHO is essential, along with strong expertise in food safety inspections, as this forms the main part of the role. Experience in Health and Safety, Infectious Disease Control, Public Health or Animal Welfare would also be welcome. Candidates must hold EHRB registration, have a full driving licence, and be able to travel to sites across the district.

This role pays £60+ per hour (negotiable) and is offered for a minimum of 6 months. It is a hybrid position, with office attendance required for at least 2 days per week, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, as presence within the team is important for this leadership role.