Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)

Make a real impact on public health.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Health Officer to join our Food & Safety Team, helping to protect communities and support local businesses across Swale, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.

This is a dynamic, varied role where you’ll combine regulation, advice and partnership working to drive high standards in food safety and workplace health.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out inspections and investigations across a wide range of businesses.
• Supporting businesses with clear, practical advice to achieve compliance.
• Taking enforcement action where needed, including preparing cases and attending court.
• Investigating complaints and public health risks, including infectious disease cases.
• Leading on specialist areas and contributing to service improvement projects.

What you’ll bring

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent).
• Experience in food safety and health & safety enforcement.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of people.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage your own workload.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to public health.
• Full UK Driving License and access to a car.

What we offer:

• Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure. A starting salary of £44,357 increasing to £45,525 after one years service and increasing further to £46,692 upon completion of two years in post (subject to managerial approval).
• Holiday Entitlement: 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
• Free staff parking and an essential car user allowance of £1000 per annum (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
• Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.
• Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• To learn more about working at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, explore the kind of place we are, work that matters with people who care, and our pay, benefits, and hybrid working.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Annmarie Goodwin at annmarie.goodwin@midkent.gov.uk