Environmental Health Officer

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £39,152  (pro rata for part-time colleagues) 

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP. 

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

We are seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to join our dedicated Environmental Health Team. Our team is dedicated to protecting public health through proactive and reactive work programmes, focusing on food hygiene, health and safety, and infectious disease control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct food hygiene inspections as part of our food inspections programme.
• Investigate complaints related to food safety, food hygiene, foodborne illness, workplace health and safety, and accidents.
• Work closely with an amazing team of experienced officers to deliver an excellent regulatory service. This may sometimes include work across other disciplines such as port health work at the border control post, commercial nuisance and planning, to help meet our service objectives.
• Participate in a wide range of projects covering food hygiene, health and safety, and infectious diseases, port health work and commercial nuisance including some out of hours and/or on-call working.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree in Environmental Health
• Completed Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio or equivalent.
• Advanced and in-depth knowledge of relevant Environmental Health legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection, investigation and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of PACE and RIPA legislation.
• Experience of conducting investigations and inspections in the relevant regulatory function and specialism.
• Experience of conducting interviews under caution and undertaking complex enforcement activity.
• Ability to plan and organise time effectively over several cases and investigations.
• Ability to communicate and persuade, using evidence and professional expertise to build a persuasive and well-reasoned case.
• Ability to provide professional advice and translate complex technical information for a range of audiences.
• Thorough knowledge or previous experience in food safety, health and safety, and infectious disease control.
• Approachable manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to independently prioritise workload.

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside and amazing team of knowledgeable, dedicated, and hardworking officers.
• Engage in innovative ways to provide a sustainable environmental health service.
• Contribute to protecting public health and safety.

For an informal discussion please contact Helen Osborne on helen.osborne@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 127274

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. 

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. 
 

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help.  For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here:  Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP 

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits 

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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. 
  

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP 

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.