Senior Environmental Health Practitioner

ABC Food Law Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an Environmental Health Practitioner to lead inspections and investigations related to food safety and public health. You'll tackle real-world challenges with a focus on community safety and have the flexibility to work independently while collaborating with various stakeholders. This role is perfect for proactive professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspections and enforcement within environmental health.
• Proven ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Demonstrated capacity for innovative thinking in public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and investigations across food safety and public health.
• Coordinate responses to disease outbreaks and accidents.
• Provide expert advice and support to approved food establishments.

Skills

Strong background in environmental health

Experience in inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to interpret complex legislation

Innovative thinking

Education

Environmental Health Practitioner qualification

Job description

If you’re someone who thrives on variety, loves solving real-world problems, and wants to make a genuine impact on public health and safety—this could be your perfect next step. Whether you're passionate about food safety, public health, or tackling environmental challenges head‑on, this role offers the chance to be at the forefront of protecting our community.

If you enjoy working independently, making informed decisions, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll find this role both rewarding and empowering.

What’s the role all about?

This is a dynamic and hands‑on role where you’ll be the technical expert in environmental health, leading on inspections, investigations, and enforcement across food safety, health and safety, and public health.

You’ll be the go‑to person for advice, guidance, and action—whether that’s inspecting approved food establishments, coordinating responses to disease outbreaks, or investigating work‑related accidents in the borough. It’s a role that blends technical expertise with real‑world impact, all within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

What will your day look like?

Your day will be a lively mix of challenges and opportunities. You might be inspecting a food manufacturing site or checking imported food at the port, and by the afternoon, you could be investigating a public health incident or preparing a prosecution file.

You’ll be juggling service requests, conducting sampling, liaising with national agencies, and offering expert advice to businesses. Expect a mix of fieldwork, office‑based reporting, and multi‑agency collaboration—all driven by the goal of keeping our community safe and thriving.

Who are we looking for?

We’re on the lookout for a confident, knowledgeable, and proactive professional with a strong background in environmental health.

You’ll need to be an Environmental Health Practitioner with experience in inspections, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement. If you’re someone who can interpret complex legislation, manage challenging situations with professionalism, and bring innovative thinking to the table, we’d love to hear from you.

Joining our team means stepping into a role where your expertise truly matters. You’ll be part of a forward‑thinking, supportive environment that values your professional judgement and encourages innovation.

From protecting public health to shaping safer communities, your work will have a real and lasting impact. We offer the chance to work independently while collaborating with a wide range of partners, giving you the freedom to grow, lead, and make meaningful decisions every day.