Welwyn Hatfield
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Environmental Health Officer / Food Safety Officer (P00213)Starting salary £47,907pa to £51,426pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)37 hours per week (hybrid)Permanent contractWe are looking for a qualified and motivated Environmental Health Officer/Food Safety Officer to join our Food Safety Team at Welwyn Hatfield.In this role, you will play a key part in protecting public health by delivering a programme of food hygiene, food standards and health & safety inspections, alongside responding to complaints and service requests across the borough.You will work with a wide range of businesses and stakeholders, providing clear advice, taking proportionate enforcement action, and contributing to safer communities across the borough.You will need either a diploma, degree or MSc in Environmental Health for the Environmental Health Officer role, or a Higher Certificate in Food Control for the role of Food Safety Officer.Key Responsibilities:- Carry out food hygiene and standards inspections in line with the Food Law Code of Practice- Investigate complaints relating to food safety and health & safety matters- Undertake accident investigations/health and safety complaints and inspections- Investigate infectious disease control activity- Take enforcement action where required, including serving notices and preparing prosecution cases- Provide input into licensing and planning consultations- Manage a varied caseload effectively.About You:- You will be a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner and have a degree or equivalent qualification required to be an Environmental Health Officer- You will have a Higher Certificate in Food Control awarded by the EH Registration Board or Scottish Food Safety Registration Board required to be a Food Safety Officer- Experienced in enforcement under Health & Safety legislation, and confident in making proportionate decisions.- Competent under the Food Law Code of Practice and be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD.- Strong communicator, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.The role is hybrid with office attendance 2/3 days a week, subject to service needs. You will be required to attend the office more often during your training period.The post holder will have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across the borough.This role involves working outside of normal office hours when required, including occasional evenings. For an informal discussion, please contact Liz Bailey, Head of Regulatory Services at l.bailey1@welhat.gov.ukAbout us:You will be working from our vibrant office in the heart of Welwyn Garden City.
We offer flexible working to achieve a good work life balance, generous annual leave, ongoing professional development, discount to the council owned leisure facilities and much more. To see our full list of employee benefits visit My Rewards – CareersWe offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme. Curious about how much a pension with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council could be worth?
Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out.Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — guide everything we do!Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.Please read the role profile before applying. We recommend downloading the role profile as this will be unavailable online once the vacancy closes.Closing date for applications is 29 November 2026Remote assessments will be held on 3 December 2026Face to face interviews will be held on 10 December 2026We are changing:Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation.
It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation – Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
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