Assistant Environmental Health Practitioner

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Assistant Environmental Health Practitioner P2410

£22,106 up to £24,121 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution + essential car user allowance

Permanent

Part-time (21 hours per week)

Hybrid working

P2410

About the Role

Join Our Regulatory Services Team – Make a Meaningful Impact in Public Health!

We are looking for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to join our Regulatory Services team in a part-time capacity. This role focuses on both proactive and reactive complaint handling and enforcement work, ensuring compliance with statutory and service requirements.

You will also lead in shaping and delivering innovative enforcement strategies and projects related to food safety and health & safety, from safety promotions and advisory services to commercialisation initiatives that extend our impact.

Initially, your food hygiene enforcement activities will be tailored in line with the Food Law Code of Practice while you work towards full registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). We’re committed to supporting your development every step of the way, helping you to build the expertise and competencies needed to meet these requirements.

During the early stages, you will shadow experienced officers, gaining hands-on insight into interventions. As your confidence and qualifications grow, you will take ownership of routine enquiries and interventions at lower-risk premises, referring complex cases to senior colleagues.

This is a career-building opportunity. You’ll be supported to achieve full CEIH membership and registration with the Environmental Registration Board (EHRB) or Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status.

About You

You must hold an accredited Environmental Health degree or a Higher Certificate in Food Control and be enrolled with CIEH on a pathway to qualify as an Environmental Health Practitioner or Food Safety Practitioner. You should be committed to achieving full CIEH registration within approximately one year of appointment.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to grow within a supportive team environment.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers

• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

• Disclosure Checks
  This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

• English Fluency
  The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gheorghe Nafornita, Environmental Health Manager on 01727 819477.

To apply

• Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

• Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. 

• Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3 November 2025

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.