Buckingham Futures is supporting a Local Authority within the Midlands who are seeking an experienced and confident Environmental Health Officer to join their team

You will be joining a supportive and experienced team environment, with a strong mix of field-based and office-based working.

The Role

In this position, you will take responsibility for a broad and varied caseload, including:

Food hygiene inspections across all risk categories, including unrated premises
Enforcement revisits and FHRS (Food Hygiene Rating Scheme) rescore inspections
Investigation of food safety complaints and follow-up actions
Health & safety complaints and RIDDOR investigations
Follow-up of infectious disease notifications
Food standards inspections (where competent), covering catering and retail premises
Preparation of clear, accurate inspection reports and enforcement documentation

Working Arrangement

Minimum of 3 days per week on-site within the Midlands (field-based or Council offices)
Remaining days working remotely for administrative duties
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required due to site-based work

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for experienced Environmental Health professionals who can confidently operate in a busy regulatory environment and deliver high-quality interventions from day one.

Essential requirements include:

Strong competency in food hygiene enforcement (food standards experience desirable)
Recent Local Authority Environmental Health experience (within the last 12 months)
Proven ability to manage a varied regulatory caseload independently
One of the following qualifications:
- Higher Certificate in Food Control (EHRB or CIEH)
- Higher Certificate in Official Control (SFSORB)
- Certificate of Registration to practice as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHRB)
- Diploma in Environmental Health (EHRB or REHIS)
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (CIEH)
- Degree or Masters in Environmental Health

What’s on Offer

A varied and engaging regulatory workload across food safety and health & safety
Hybrid working with a balance of field, office, and remote flexibility
Opportunity to work within a knowledgeable and supportive Local Authority team
Potential for contract extension based on performance and service need

If you are looking for your next assignment within the Midlands region, Vince would welcome a conversation.

Please contact him on 020 8125 4321 or by email at vince@buckinghamfutures.com