Senior Environmental Health Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join their Food and Safety team. The successful candidate will ensure food safety and health regulations are upheld, conducting inspections and providing support to local businesses. A strong background in environmental health is required. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Employee discounts and benefits

Free employee parking

Additional time off for birthdays and holidays

Qualifications

• You'll need a strong background in environmental health.
• Experience in food safety and related fields is essential.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with residents and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food safety and health interventions.
• Conduct inspections and enforce regulations.
• Support local businesses with compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

Health and safety regulations

Infectious disease control

Public health knowledge

Job description

Please note that we do not accept CVs; applications must be completed online and may take up to 2 hours to complete. We have prepared guidelines to help you through this important part of the process.

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Senior Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)

Employer: Elmbridge Borough Council

Salary: £48,091 - £55,036 per year

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

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 9am Friday 5 December 2025

Reference: PRN000414 /EHO (FS)

We are looking for a talented, committed Environmental Health Professional.

As part of the Planning and Environmental Health team, you will work within our Food and Safety team, delivering food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and wider public health remit, protecting residents and supporting local businesses.

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.
• Wellbeing:
  • When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.

The package

• Excellent pension and 'Thrive' package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses.
• Free employee parking.
• Birthday and between Christmas and New Year off.

What else?

• Our careers website
• Our people
• Our LinkedIn page

Contact

Please contact Kate, Principal Environmental Health Officer, at [e-mail].

What are you waiting for? It could be the next step in your career.