Environmental Health Officer (Food, Health and Safety and Licensing)

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Environmental Health Officer (Food, Health and Safety and Licensing)

£20,660 - £23,491 per annum plus £1,970 market supplement (pay award pending)

22.2 hours per week (working pattern to be determined)

We are looking for a motivated Environmental Health Officer to join our Food, Health & Safety and Licensing team at Mansfield District Council. You will play a key role in protecting public health by undertaking food safety, health & safety inspections, licensing visits, complaint and infectious disease investigations and sampling. The initiation of remedial action including the issue of informal and statutory notices and attendance at Court when required.

You’ll be part of a small, friendly, busy team that works collaboratively and in partnership with businesses and stakeholders to resolve issues and promote high standards.

This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible working (flexi-time), generous annual leave and hybrid working arrangements

What do we need from you?

A BSc or MSc (Hons) in Environmental Health, accredited by the CIEH or equivalent. Hold EHRB Registration or be working towards registration by completion of the CIEH Environmental Health Professional Pathway. Have recent experience of carrying out food safety official controls in a local authority environment.

Key strengths we’re looking for:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective partnerships
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload

If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs Therese Gough, Food, Health and Safety Manager, 01623 463189 or email tgough@mansfield.gov.uk

To apply, please visit: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Closing date: 25 May 2026
Interviews: w/c 8 June 2026

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer

and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.