Senior Environmental Health & Food Safety Lead (Hybrid)

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking qualified Environmental Health Professionals to join their Food and Health and Safety team. You will oversee food hygiene inspections, investigate complaints, and mentor staff. This role emphasizes public health engagement and offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. If you are passionate about improving community health and safety, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent holiday entitlement

Birthday leave

Essential car user allowance

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with communities and businesses.
• Highly motivated with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections.
• Investigate complaints and accidents using applicable knowledge.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing expertise.

Skills

Food safety enforcement

Health and safety enforcement

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Environmental Health Professional qualification (EHRB/CIEH Registered)

Job description

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking qualified Environmental Health Professionals to join their Food and Health and Safety team. You will oversee food hygiene inspections, investigate complaints, and mentor staff. This role emphasizes public health engagement and offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. If you are passionate about improving community health and safety, this is a great opportunity.