Environmental Health Officer / Food & Safety Officer

Environmental Health Officer / Food & Safety Officer – EH0104

Can you deliver a proactive and professional service, which will have significant impact across the council and its customers?

East Hampshire District Council are looking for a qualified ambitious and innovative EHO/Food & Safety Officer, looking for a new opportunity in a busy Food and Safety team

Salary Grade 6 / 7 - £31,894 to £43,571 – career graded

Hours 37

Benefits Competitive

You will have proven experience to carry out food hygiene and health and safety inspections, communicable disease, complaint and accident investigations. You will also have an important role in offering advice, guidance and support to businesses to achieve compliance in these matters.

Previous experience in the regulatory or public health environment is essential.  However, the post is career graded so applicants at the start of their career as well as those with more experience will be considered for the post.

You must be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise your work. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be a great team player. You will need a full UK driving license and access to a car while at work

Applications are welcomed from both Environmental Health Officers and Food & Safety Officers for this post. There are separate role profiles for each officer. Please indicate in your cover letter in what capacity you are applying for the post.

In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexi time, free parking, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.  

Take a look at our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff  http://www.easthants.gov.uk/benefits-working-hbc 

For an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Rayner, Environmental Health Manager (Food, Safety & Licensing) on 01730 234306 or Leroy Spreadbury Team Leader (Food & Safety) on 01730 234316.

The closing date for receipt of applications 17th July 2022 and interviews are planned to be held on the 26^th July 2022.

Due to the current employment climate we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Prior consideration will be given to those on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy at East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council.