Senior Environmental Health Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their dynamic Food and Safety team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring food safety, health compliance, and public health initiatives within the community. The position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where professional development is prioritized, and flexibility is embraced. With a focus on creating a thriving and sustainable community, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent pension

Wellbeing programme

Free employee parking

Birthday off

Time off between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Health with a focus on food safety and public health.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control.
• Support local businesses while protecting residents' health.

Skills

Environmental Health

Food Safety Regulations

Health and Safety Compliance

Infectious Disease Control

Public Health Knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Professional Certification in Environmental Health

Job description

• Location: Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD

Senior Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)

Employer: Elmbridge Borough Council

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 16th May 2025

Reference: PRN000414 /EHO (FS)

Is it time for a new challenge? Have you started thinking work is getting a bit repetitive? Would you like to work in a great team, committed to the community they support? If ‘yes’, think Elmbridge!

We are looking for a talented, committed Environmental Health Professional - we are looking for you!

As part of the Planning and Environmental Health team, you will work within our Food and Safety team, who are, quite frankly, a great bunch of people!

You will help deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and our wider public health remit, all the while protecting our residents and supporting our local businesses. Come and help us develop a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge.

About us

We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.

• Learning and development: Professional development is important, and we will support you in creating a bespoke learning and development plan.
• Flexibility: We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you and the service.
• When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.

The package

• Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking, your birthday and between Christmas and New Year off!

What else?

We encourage you to read more about us and if you have any queries please give us a call.

If you would like to talk to us about the role, please contact Kate our Principal Environmental Health Officer via [e-mail].

What are you waiting for?

Closing date: 9am on Friday 16th May 2025

How to Apply

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2 hours to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.

To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.