Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer / Graduate Environmental Health Officer

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Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer / Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Grade 8, with a market forces supplement of £2,555 per annum pending review.

East Staffordshire Borough Council is a high performing authority situated in a mix of town and country. Our offices are based at Burton Town Hall in Burton upon Trent, close to the train station.

We employ a wide range of food businesses, from large manufacturers to small local producers, and support a diverse mix of housing. The role offers a balance of proactive and reactive work, and opportunities to develop within the council.

• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual leave
• Hybrid working options
• Free car parking
• Car salary sacrifice scheme (launching soon)
• Local Government pension scheme

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer to join our Environmental Health Team. Graduate candidates who have recently completed their degree and are or will be CIEH registered are also encouraged to apply for the Graduate Environmental Health Officer role at a grade up to 8.

The postholder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and public health legislation; managing food and safety inspections; providing clear advice; undertaking enforcement action where necessary; investigating complaints; sampling; and participating in housing standards enforcement. The role offers further development opportunities within the team.

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Health or a higher qualification in food premises inspection.
• EHRB/CIEH registration, or working towards registration within the next six months.
• Practical experience in Environmental Health with a proven track record in Food, Housing or Health & Safety.
• Experience managing complaints informally and formally.

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills; analytical ability to interpret and enforce legislation; and adeptness at building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Appointment subject to a satisfactory Basic level Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
• Applications must include a written statement (max 1,000 words) on how you meet the specification for this role.

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different ages, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Leader.

Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.